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Terracon · 11 hours ago

Regional Drilling Exploration Manager

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm focused on solving engineering and technical challenges. The Regional Drilling Exploration Manager will manage teams responsible for exploration services, develop client relationships, and ensure consistent operations and practices across the region.
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Responsibilities

Develop client relationships
Execute the initiatives of regional exploration services including development of drilling safety practices/initiatives, drill rig inspection programs and compliance
Oversee and ensure consistent operations and practices of regional teams by providing training, drill rig safety inspections, and monitoring/balancing workload [employees, rigs and projects]
Monitor the performance of regional teams through site visits, safety incident and near miss investigations, quality audits and metrics
Provide leadership and direction on drilling practices and rig utilization/fleet management to local offices
Partner with other Regional Exploration Managers to develop and deliver coordinated and consistent exploration services across all regions
Monitor safety, quality, and production of regional teams and provide recommendations for improvement to Division/Service Line Management
Assist local offices with marketing activities related to exploration services including pricing, planning and drill methods
Participate and provide input in the recruitment, interview and selection process for drillers
Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies
Communicates safety initiatives, rules and guidelines for Office or Region. Holds Managers and Employees accountable for following safety rules and guidelines
Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Ensure best practices are being followed and hold Managers accountable for quality control standards

Qualification

Drilling methods knowledgeManagement experienceSite exploration experienceOSHA HAZWOPER certificationClient relationship developmentQuality control standardsSafety initiatives communicationTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering or Geology and 5 years' site exploration experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience
Experience as a drill operator and/or drilling manager may be substituted for education
Proficient knowledge of multiple drilling methods including mud rotary, auger and coring techniques
OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour course; must attend within 90 days of hire
Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

Preferred

3-5 years management experience preferred

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Education reimbursement
Various bonus programs

Company

Terracon

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Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients.

H1B Sponsorship

Terracon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (39)
2024 (32)
2023 (36)
2022 (24)
2021 (23)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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M. Gayle Packer
President and CEO
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Don Vrana
Chief Financial Officer
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