Driller Assistant - Construction - Columbus, OH

Requisition Number

452268BR

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PSI, an Intertek company, is searching for a Driller Assistant to join our Building & Construction team in our Columbus, OH 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 is responsible for working on a drilling team to operate various drill rigs to collect soil and rock samples 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 soil drilling, rock coring, soil/rock sampling, classifications, in-situ testing, and monitoring well installation

Assist in the operations of various drilling rigs

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 tasks

Assist in assembling and disassembling drill tooling potentially including but not limited to the following: solid-flight augers, hollow-stem augers, rock core barrel assembly kits, Shelby tube samplers, split-spoon samples, etc.

Assists with the identification of boring locations through the use of GPS equipment

Retrieval and logging of soil/rock samples

Cleaning and maintaining equipment as well as assisting in site clean up responsibilities

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 Education Required

High School/GED

Job Category

Construction

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication

Requires basic math skills

Ability to receive work instructions and follow tasks

Must be able to work off shifts and overtime

Must be able to travel up to 5% of the time

Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required)

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications:

HS Education or Equivalent (preferred)

Experience assisting with drilling operations is preferred, but not required – WE WILL TRAIN!

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 to make the discriminations in sound

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

Ability to climb occasionally

Job Code

Quality_Assurance Quality_Assurance

Company

Intertek