Senior Driller

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the field safety representative for drilling crews and ensure compliance with Health and Safety Plans, company policies, and applicable regulations during all field investigations.
• Operate geotechnical and environmental drilling equipment, including GeoProbe 7822DT rigs, to perform auger, direct-push, rotary, mud rotary, and core drilling investigations, and a variety of subsurface sampling techniques.
• Install downhole instrumentation, including piezometers, inclinometers, and other monitoring devices.
• Conduct daily inspections and preventative maintenance on drilling rigs, vehicles, machinery, tools, and support equipment.
• Review project requirements with engineering and technical staff to ensure a clear understanding of project objectives, scope, equipment needs, and staffing requirements.
• Safely transport drilling rigs, equipment, and materials to and from project sites using company vehicles and trailers.
• Maintain accurate field records and documentation associated with drilling activities.
• Serve as a professional representative of MSG when interacting with clients, contractors, project stakeholders, and the public.
• Travel to project locations and work extended hours or overnight assignments as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of drilling experience in geotechnical, environmental, or related drilling operations.
• Demonstrated experience performing auger, direct-push, rotary, and rock coring drilling operations; experience operating GeoProbe 7822DT equipment is preferred.
• Experience installing monitoring wells, piezometers, and other environmental monitoring systems.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an acceptable driving record.
• 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.
• Basic computer and iPad proficiency for field documentation and communication.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding work in varying weather and field conditions.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle record review.

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!