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    Geotechnical Drilling Lead - Duluth, United States - American Engineering Testing Inc

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    Job Summary

    Responsible for the overall operation of the drill crew and rig. Supervise duties of Drilling Assistants, identify necessary vehicle maintenance, and provide routine maintenance and cleaning. Perform and oversee drilling activities to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality. This role may require up to 50% out-of-town travel.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

    Field Work:

    • Set up equipment and operate the drill rig safely to obtain soil and rock samples.
    • Coordinate with underground utilities/improvements identification.
    • Identify and comply with utility markings at boring locations.
    • Team with the Drill Assistant in surveying test boring locations and elevations.
    • Install monitoring wells and piezometers.
    • Properly seal environmental boreholes per regulatory requirements if needed. Also, properly backfill non-environmental boreholes.
    • Make judgments of appropriate (efficient/productive, but still maintaining the required level of accuracy and safety) drilling procedures to allow obtaining high quality samples based on soil, rock, and/or ground water conditions present.
    • Clean/restore site to a reasonable level.
    • Evaluate encountered soil/groundwater conditions and decide whether office contact (Drilling Supervisor or Project Engineer) is needed to satisfy project quality and/or budget requirements.
    • Evaluate access conditions and utility clearance risks and decide whether office contact (Drilling Supervisor or Project Engineer) is needed.

    Equipment Maintenance:

    • Identify necessary maintenance and cleaning on assigned drill rig, drilling tools/equipment and auxiliary vehicle, and provide necessary documentation.
    • Perform routine maintenance and cleaning as needed. For other maintenance items, notify drilling mechanic and drilling supervisor.
    • Use and maintain company instruments and equipment.

    Training/Administrative:

    • Supervise duties of Drill Assistant to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
    • Review field logs and judge whether Drill Assistant is correctly recording soil classifications, geologic descriptions, soil layer contacts, and water levels.
    • Ensure that all personnel around the drill rig (including Drill Assistant and visitors) follow company safety procedures (including wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)).
    • Conduct field, laboratory, and office activities in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with AET's QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and protection of employees, clients, and the public.
    • Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements for sealing of environmental boreholes.
    • Accurately and fully fill out timesheets and Drill Crew Daily Log daily.
    • Participate in education and training. Review Geotechnical Field Manual and associated QA procedures and understand sampling/field log preparation requirements.
    • Maintain a good, professional relationship with the client/owner when they are present.
    • Maintain the quality level of work needed for the project efficiently but still maintaining a safe manner.
    • Coordinate with other AET (AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING) staff with the goal of increasing efficiency, productivity, and communication.
    • Perform other job duties as needed to meet departmental or company goals.

    Supervisory Responsibility

    Direct tasks of Drilling Technician and other on-site staff.

    Qualifications and Education Requirements

    • Mechanical ability (operator, repair, maintenance, welding, etc.)
    • Working knowledge of well codes.
    • Class A or B Driver's License preferred.
    • Must maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations, including physicals.
    • Some positions may require the use of personal vehicles for company business.

    Preferred Qualifications or skills

    Current CDL

    Work Environment

    This job primarily operates outdoors in all seasons and varying conditions.

    Physical Demands

    Capable of the physical labor required including work at hazardous waste sites, with personal protective equipment.

    Ability to:

    • Frequently lift 30-60 pounds from the floor to 2 feet.
    • Occasionally lift pounds from the floor to 2 feet.
    • Frequently carry 30-60 pounds for 10-30 feet.
    • Occasionally carry pounds for 10-30 feet.

    AAP/EEO Statement

    It is the policy of AET to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

    Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



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