Geotechnical Driller

Company Description

In 2020, SEQ Drilling, Inc. began operations with the goal of providing high-quality, precise, and efficient methods for obtaining geological samples, installing various instrumentation, and monitoring wells. Working as a team and willingness to grow is our goal as you grow your career.

Role Description

A geotechnical driller is a profession that specializes in the drilling and sampling of soils and rock for geotechnical engineering and environmental investigations. This is a full-time on-site role for a geotechnical driller at SEQ Drilling Inc. located in Hanover, VA. The geotechnical driller will be responsible for operating heavy equipment, conducting drilling operations, utilizing hollow stem augers, mud rotary, and rock coring techniques, performing inspections, and working various terrains.

Qualifications

Operate CME Drill Rigs and various standard penetration test (SPT) vertical drilling methods.

Proficient in safety protocols

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Operate and maintain geotechnical drilling equipment, backhoes, bulldozers, dump trucks and other heavy equipment (bonus points)

Ability to work in physically demanding environments

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

CDL, Commercial Driver's License

Drilling for geotechnical projects requires knowledge of geology and soil mechanics in addition to the ability to read and understand plans and soil data. Because of the critical nature of the work, geotechnical drillers must be well-versed in the safe operation of heavy machinery and must take all necessary precautions to ensure that their workplace is free of hazards. Well-executed geotechnical drilling is critical to the achievement of any building project goals, as it yields the information required to create a solid foundation design.

Additional Information

We offer benefits including health and life insurance, a retirement plan with employer contribution, short-term/long-term disability, and personal time off.

Training days

SEQ Drilling does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.