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AET · 3 months ago

Drilling Lead

Dickinson, ND

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$26/hr - $30/hr

AET is responsible for providing drilling services, and they are seeking a Drilling Lead to oversee the operations of the drill crew and rig. This role involves supervising the drilling activities, ensuring safety and efficiency, and maintaining equipment while coordinating with team members.

Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Set up equipment and operate the drill rig in a safe manner, for the purpose of obtaining soil and rock samples

Coordinate with underground utilities/improvements identification

Identify and comply with utility markings at boring locations

Team with the Drill Assistant in surveying test boring locations and elevations

Install monitoring wells and piezometers

Properly seal environmental boreholes per regulatory requirements if needed. Also, properly backfill non-environmental boreholes

Make judgments of appropriate (efficient/productive, but still maintaining the required level of accuracy and safety) drilling procedures to allow obtaining high quality samples based on soil, rock, and/or ground water conditions present

Clean/restore site to a reasonable level

Assist Drill Assistant in field logging as needed to increase efficiency, productivity, and maintain safety

Evaluate encountered soil/groundwater conditions and decide whether office contact (Drilling Supervisor or Project Engineer) is needed to satisfy project quality and/or budget requirements

Evaluate access conditions and utility clearance risks and decide whether office contact (Drilling Supervisor or Project Engineer) is needed

Identify necessary maintenance and cleaning on assigned drill rig, drilling tools/equipment and auxiliary vehicle, and provide necessary documentation

Perform routine maintenance and cleaning as needed. For other maintenance items, notify drilling mechanic and drilling supervisor

Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment

Supervise duties of Drill Assistant to ensure a safe and efficient operation

Review field logs and judge whether Drill Assistant is correctly recording soil classifications, geologic descriptions, soil layer contacts, and water levels

Ensure that all personnel around the drill rig (including Drill Assistant and visitors) follow company safety procedures (including wearing of PPE)

Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with AET’s QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and protection of employees, clients and the public

Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements for sealing of environmental boreholes

Accurately and completely fill out timesheets and Drill Crew Daily Log on a daily basis

Participate in education and training. Review Geotechnical Field Manual and associated QA procedures, and have understanding of sampling/field log preparation requirements

Maintain a good, professional relationship with the client/owner when they are present

Maintain the quality level of work needed for the project at an efficient rate, but still maintaining a safe manner

Coordinate with other AET staff with the ultimate goal of increasing efficiency, productivity and communication

Perform other job duties as needed to meet departmental or company goals

Qualification

Mechanical abilityWell codes knowledgeClass D Driver’s LicenseSupervisory skillsField work experience

Required

Mechanical ability (operator, repair, maintenance, welding, etc.)

Working knowledge of well codes

Class D Driver's License. Must maintain valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations, including physicals

Some positions may require use of personal vehicle for company business