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5th Person - Geotech Drilling

Edmonton, AB
$28 - $32/hour
Mid Level

About the role

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, and Grande Prairie and Calgary, AB. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality, advanced-stage projects 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.

Recently, 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 exploration drilling with us!

Location: Hope Bay, Nunavut

Hours of Work:

4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, 12 hr days. Flexibility with schedule as rotation is subject to change.

5th Person

The 5th Person works alongside a drill team as their support, and ensure that all equipment and resources operate safely and efficiently. This position primarily involves manual labour, supplemented by the operation of equipment when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Load and unload equipment.

  • Prepare work sites and maintain cleanliness.

  • Drive, operate, refuel and wash Geotech equipment, including trucks, support vehicles, generators, pumps, and hand tools.

  • Continuously prepare and supply the driller and drill assistant with tooling and materials necessary to maintain the drilling operations.

  • Assist in collecting samples or other tasks relevant to the operation of a drilling program.

  • Handle drill rods and casing, core tubes and core samples.

  • Maintain a water source (if required for the project).

  • Mix drill mud.

  • Load and unload materials, supplies, and tooling before and after projects.

  • Set up materials at the job site in a safe, designated area.

  • Housekeeping and other duties as assigned by the Drill Supervisor.

  • Work with little or no supervision. Adhere to safety protocols at all times.

Qualifications:

  • Must have valid Class 5 or higher Driver's Licence

  • Must have at least one year of experience operating loaders and other machinery for site operations.

  • 3+ years' experience in mining or construction.

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.

  • Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.

  • Experience working around helicopters.

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to work independently with limited guidance.

  • Familiarity with various drilling techniques and equipment, including tooling and inventory, is a strong asset.

  • Standard First Aid (will provide if needed)

  • Ability to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Salary: **$**28-32/hr, based on experience.

About Geotech Drilling Services Ltd

Construction
201-500

Our Mission

“To the strictest ethical business practices, we provide industry leading drilling services through the implementation of technically advanced equipment and skilled operators, consistently exceeding the expectations of our diverse client base; ensuring safe, equitable and empowering employment for our personnel.”

Our Core Values

The mission will be achieved by adhering to the following core values:

Implement and continuously improve a positive, behaviour based, safety culture throughout the organization that will encourage personnel to view safety as a way of life, not only a condition of employment. We will encourage and reward a philosophy of reduced risk tolerance as we strive to achieve a corporate objective of zero injuries across our business units. Every member of our company will return home safely to their families at the end of each project.

Employ energetic, solution minded professionals to consistently meet and exceed our clients’ project requirements. By creating a work environment of universal respect that fosters a philosophy of safety, diversification and innovation, we encourage resourcefulness and practicality to confidently overcome challenges with enthusiasm and spirit.

Develop relationships with our clients based on mutual respect, honesty and integrity; maintain our relationships through exemplary service, open and honest communication, and a positive, solution focused work ethic. Embrace client feedback as we continually evolve and adapt our policies and procedures to satisfy changing industry standards.

Continually identify and implement the most technologically advanced drilling techniques to increase the efficiency and the accuracy of field data collection. Employ state of the art equipment to facilitate exemplary quality control and solidify our position as an industry leader.

Respect for the environment, taking all steps practical to minimize our footprint and mitigate any deleterious impacts as a result of our work. Be respectful and sensitive to the local community’s culture and customs in which we do business.

Construct corporate strategy for predicting and reacting to market demand through diversification and expansion; facilitate immediate term stability and the long term sustainability of Geotech.