- Professional
- Bureau à Raleigh
Job Description
Manage multiple two-person crews responsible for exploration services.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Execute the initiatives of regional exploration services including development of drilling safety practices/initiatives, drill rig inspection programs and compliance.
- Oversee and ensure consistent operations and practices of exploration teams by providing training, drill rig safety inspections, and monitoring/balancing workload [employees, rigs and projects].
- Monitor the performance of regional teams through site visits, safety incident and near miss investigations, quality audits and metrics.
- Provide leadership and direction on drilling practices and rig utilization/fleet management.
- Partner with Regional Exploration Manager to develop and deliver coordinated and consistent exploration services across all regions.
- Monitor safety, quality, and production of regional teams and provide recommendations for improvement to Division/Service Line Management.
- Assist with marketing activities related to exploration services including pricing, planning and drill methods.
- Participate and provide input in the recruitment, interview and selection process for drillers.
- Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
- Communicates safety initiatives, rules and guidelines for Office or Region. Holds Managers and Employees accountable for following safety rules and guidelines.
- Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Ensure best practices are being followed and hold Managers accountable for quality control standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering or Geology and 5 years’ site exploration experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.
- Experience as a drill operator and/or drilling manager may be substituted for education.
- 3-5 years management experience preferred.
- Proficient knowledge of multiple drilling methods including mud rotary, auger and coring techniques.
- OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour course; must attend within 90 days of hire.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
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About Terracon
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.