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Experienced Diamond Driller
Top Benefits
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, 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
Diamond Driller - Surface Exploration
Hours of Work:
4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, 12 hr days.
Key Responsibilitie s
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Extract core samples using Diamond Core Drills.
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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.
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Employ various sampling techniques according to project and client requirements.
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Record keeping as required/requested by the client and or Company.
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Operate and troubleshoot drill and ancillary equipment, including, but not limited to; trucks, support vehicles, pumps, heaters, compressors, mud re-circulation systems, etc.
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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
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Must maintain and possess a valid Class 5 or 7 Driver's License.
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Must have minimum 5 years' experience in exploration surface drilling.
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Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment. Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.
Compensation
$37.00 - $40.00 per hour plus Meter Bonus
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, and education.
In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.
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About Geotech Drilling Services Ltd
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.