Geotechnical Driller

Job description

Geotechnical Driller - Miami, Florida

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Driller to join our Professional Services Industries Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) team in Miami, Florida.

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 Geotechnical Driller is responsible for performing a variety of drilling activities to obtain boring samples.

Examples include soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in-situ testing and monitoring well installation.

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:

The Driller position is responsible for the following duties:

+ Performs various drilling activities to obtain boring samples.

Examples include soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in-situ testing, and monitoring well installation

+ Investigates subsurface conditions

+ Evaluates sites for drill rig access requirements

+ May work in office laboratory and the field

+ Recognizes and identifies soil and rock types and material classifications

+ Operates drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths

+ Identifies and locates utilities and other site safety concerns

+ Responsible for drill rig transportation

+ Communicates with Project teams

+ Maintains record log of drilling activities

+ Directs site inquiries from general public to the project team

+ Identifies and coordinates daily work schedules at job site

+ Loads and unload augers, drill rods and other drilling equipment

+ Prepares tooling and supplies for the day’s tasks

+ Assembles and disassembles augers/drill rods

+ Assists with the location of borings

+ Retrieves and logs samples

+ Cleans and maintains equipment

+ Performs site clean up

+ 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

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.

The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

+ 2 years of geotechnical drilling experience required

+ Must have experience performing mud rotary drilling


+ Must be bilingual and able to verbally communicate in English and Spanish

+ May require state or local drilling license

+ 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

+ Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

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

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)

+ Ability to climb occasionally


Intertek: Total Quality.

Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts.

With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace.

As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success.

Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity.

We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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