Geotechnical Driller Assistant

 

Geotechnical Driller Assistant - Orlando, Florida

PSI, an Intertek company, is searching for a Geotechnical Driller Assistant to join our Building & Construction team in our Orlando, Florida office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry!

About the Building & Construction Team

Intertek's Building & Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions.  Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of your new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Driller Assistant works on a drilling team to operate various drill rigs, equipment and hand tools to collect soil/rock samples and data for geotechnical engineering purposes.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

 

What you’ll do:

• Assist with geotechnical soil drilling, pavement coring, rock coring, soil/rock sampling, muck probing, soil classifications, in-situ field testing, and monitoring well installation
• Assist in the operations and routine maintenance of various drilling rigs including transport to/from jobsites and within the jobsite
• Operate support vehicle equipment
• Assists Driller to manipulate, load, and unload drill rig tooling
• Interact with geotechnical engineers and project managers to understand drilling assignments and to relate field information to the office
• Prepare tooling and supplies for the day’s field tasks
• Assist in assembling and disassembling drill tooling, including but not limited to the following: solid-flight augers, hollow-stem augers, rock core barrel assembly kits, Shelby tube samplers, SPT split-spoon samples, etc.
• Assist with the identification of boring locations through the use of GPS equipment and drilling assignments
• Retrieval and logging of soil/rock samples during drilling operations
• Help with cleaning and maintaining equipment as well as assisting in site cleanup responsibilities
• Occasionally interact with other field personnel, utility locators, and client/Owner representatives during field operations
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively both verbally & in written form
• Requires basic math skills
• Ability to receive work/training instructions and follow tasks
• Must be able to work occasional off shifts (nighttime) and overtime
• Must be able to travel overnight up to 5% of the time
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required)

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications:

• H.S. Education or Equivalent (preferred)
• Experience assisting with drilling operations is preferred but not required – WE WILL TRAIN!
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently.      Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and be able to make discriminations in sound during drilling operations
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold) for the majority of the day