Drill Rig Operator
- Nisku, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job description
Helical Pile Solutions (HPS) is seeking experienced and motivated construction professionals for long-term utility, industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, transmission line, and substation foundation projects throughout Western Canada. The Drill Rig Operator is responsible for the safe operation of various types of foundation drill rigs and construction equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operate drilling equipment for foundation construction
- Install large-diameter drilled caissons and helical pile foundations
- Support transmission line, substation, industrial, and infrastructure projects
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance
Preferred Experience
- Foundation drilling
- Large-diameter caissons
- Deep foundation construction
- Utility, civil, or industrial projects
Qualifications
- Class 5 Driver’s License (Class 1 or 3 is an asset)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor construction environment
- Field safety tickets including First Aid, H2S, CSTS, and Ground Disturbance are an asset
- This is a safety sensitive position and will require candidates to comply with HPS drug and alcohol program
Work Environment
- Construction environment
- Outdoors, including travel to remote locations
- Exposure to loud noises
- Exposure to extreme temperatures
- Physical elements include bending, twisting, crouching, kneeling, standing for long periods of time, lifting weights up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally with assistance
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be always worn
- Accommodations while on a project are arranged by HPS in either a camp setting or hotel as determined by project requirements
- Shift work
- Work schedule may vary
- Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
- Group RRSP
- Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Drill Rig Operator is responsible for the safe operation of foundation drilling equipment to install caissons and helical piles. They must also conduct daily equipment inspections and perform basic maintenance tasks.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Class 5 Driver’s License and have experience in foundation drilling or deep foundation construction. Field safety certifications such as First Aid, H2S, and CSTS are considered assets for this safety-sensitive role.
Skills
- Drill rig operation
- Foundation construction
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Site safety
- First Aid
- H2S awareness
- CSTS
- Ground disturbance
Benefits
- Extended Healthcare Plan
- Medical
- Disability
- Dental
- Vision
- Group RRSP
- Group Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Program
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Energy
- Engineering
Keywords
- Drill Rig Operator
- Foundation Drilling
- Helical Piles
- Caissons
- Construction
- Infrastructure
- Renewable Energy
- Transmission Line
- Substation
- Heavy Equipment
- Safety Sensitive
- Field Safety
- First Aid
- H2S
- CSTS
- Ground Disturbance
- Maintenance
- Industrial Projects
- Civil Engineering
- Utility Projects