Geotechnical Driller

Job summary

Key responsibilities include monitoring drilling instruments, employing various sampling techniques based on project needs, and accurately recording data as required by the client or company. The role also involves operating and troubleshooting drill and ancillary equipment while supervising the Drill Assistant to ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements.

Job details

Company: Geotech Drilling - A proud member of the ConeTec Group Company Background and Culture Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, with offices in Vernon, Surrey, BC, Airdrie, and Leduc, AB. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality, advanced-stage project pipeline. Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada's largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms. Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec. As part of our integrated team, you'll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of geotechnical drilling with us Join Our Team as a Geotechnical Driller! Are you a skilled Geotechnical Driller looking to grow your career with a company that supports development and hands‑on learning? We’re looking for motivated drillers who are ready to expand their skill set and contribute to a variety of challenging geotechnical projects. We are seeking candidates with experience in the following drilling methodologies and field activities: Geotechnical Heli Coring Mud Rotary Packer Testing SPTs (Standard Penetration Tests) Installations Sonic Drilling Key Responsibilities Monitor instruments such as pressure gauges, feed or weight indicators as well as observe the volume, colour and consistency of the returns from the hole. Employ various sampling techniques according to project and client requirements. Record keeping as required/requested by the client and or Company. Operate and troubleshoot drill and ancillary equipment, including, but not limited to; trucks, support vehicles, pumps, heaters, compressors, mud re-circulation systems, etc. Supervise Drill Assistant and the drill crew to ensure compliance with HSE requirements. Ensure Driller Assistant maintains and organizes equipment, supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles. Professional Experience / Qualifications Must maintain and possess a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence. Have 3-5 years experience in geotechnical or environmental drilling. Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment. Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test. Education High School Diploma or equivalent. Compensation $34.00 - $45.00 per hour plus project specific bonuses. Benefits from start of employment. At Geotech, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs. In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.

What you’ll do

Key responsibilities include monitoring drilling instruments, employing various sampling techniques based on project needs, and accurately recording data as required by the client or company. The role also involves operating and troubleshooting drill and ancillary equipment while supervising the Drill Assistant to ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and have 3-5 years of experience in geotechnical or environmental drilling, along with the mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair small equipment. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, and passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test is mandatory.

Benefits

• Project specific bonuses • Benefits from start of employment • Career and professional growth through development • Education • Succession plan programs • Competitive salaries • Vacation packages • Health and Insurance benefit program • Retirement Savings Plan

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Fleet · Preferred
• future · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Geotechnical Heli Coring
• Mud Rotary
• Packer Testing
• SPTs
• Sonic Drilling
• Equipment Operation
• Troubleshooting
• Record Keeping
• Supervision
• HSE Compliance
• Mechanical Ability

Job areas

• Engineering
• Trades
• Construction
• Science & Research
• Environmental & Sustainability