Senior Driller
On-site · Richmond, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
The Senior Driller will perform subsurface field investigations and serve as a technical expert while overseeing rig crews across various challenging locations. Key responsibilities include conducting SPTs, hollow-stem augers, mud-rotary drilling, and rock coring, along with mentoring junior team members to meet safety and productivity standards. The role requires advanced drilling techniques, strong project management skills, and the ability to problem solve in dynamic environments. A high school diploma or GED and a Class B CDL are mandatory, and 15+ years of relevant experience is essential.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years’ experience providing drilling services
- Experience with HSA, SPT, mud rotary, and/or rock coring required
- Demonstrates high proficiency in drilling techniques in all areas
- High School Degree or GED required
- Class B CDL required
- Ability to problem solve, accessing roadblocks with poise and control
- Strong project or task management skills, including scheduling, execution and follow-up
- Basic math skills
- Good customer relations skills
- Punctual and dependable
- Ability to write legibly
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to lift heavy tooling (approximately 50-75 lbs.) repetitively and perform laborious work daily
- Ability to continuously stand, walk, and bend
- Ability to frequently push, pull, and reach above shoulder
- Ability to occasionally squat, kneel, crawl and climb
- Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures
- Ability to work in environments containing dust, fumes, and chemicals
- Ability to frequently drive to and from work sites, valid driver’s license with good-standing driving record
- Ability to travel overnight (up to 65%)
Desired Qualifications
- State-issued well driller certification preferred
- Class A CDL preferred or able to obtain after employment
Additional Requirements
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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