Experienced Diamond Driller
- Prince George, BC, V2K 5B7, Canada
Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Temporary
- Experience
- Must have minimum 5 years' experience in exploration surface drilling.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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 Responsibilities
- Extract core samples using Diamond Core Drills.
- 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 or 7 Driver's License.
- Must have minimum 5 years' experience in exploration surface drilling.
- 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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Extract core samples using diamond core drills while monitoring instruments and maintaining detailed records. Supervise the drill crew and operate ancillary equipment including pumps, compressors, and support vehicles.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in exploration surface drilling and a valid Class 5 or 7 Driver's License. Candidates must possess mechanical troubleshooting skills and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Skills
- Diamond Core Drilling
- Core Sampling
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Repair
- HSE Compliance
- Crew Supervision
- Record Keeping
- Pressure Gauge Monitoring
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Vacation packages
- Health and Insurance benefit program
- Retirement Savings Plan
Visa sponsorship
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- Trades
- Engineering
- Construction
- Science & Research
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Diamond Drilling
- Surface Exploration
- Geotechnical Drilling
- Environmental Drilling
- Core Samples
- Mud Re-circulation Systems
- HSE
- Exploration Drilling
- Site Investigation Platforms
- Geotech Drilling