Duties
As a Drill Rig Operator with Mersino, some of your specific duties will include:
- Operates large and heavy-duty equipment safely.
- Ensures drilling fluid circulation system is mixed and maintained when drill rig helpers conduct mud rotary or coring operations.
- Acts as Driller on site when directed by the supervisor and or lead driller.
- Directs and assists in setting up drill rig and the drilling process to include all activities and tasks involved. Deeper holes may be drilled under the guidance of a lead driller.
- Uses all types of drilling bits determined by geologic settings.
- Constructs borehole in a variety of methods and uses RDP standard procedures.
- Determine proper drilling methods depending on project goals, geology, hydrology and equipment available.
- Serves as journeyman role and aids the lead driller in all aspects of drilling and construction.
- Lead and train others and perform well in a team setting.
You must have Drill Rig Experience to be moved on in the hiring process.
Physical Requirements: Performance of duties involves standing for long periods, walking, bending, pushing, reaching, pulling and lifting. Works on top of drill rigs, vehicles, etc., in cramped and awkward positions. Performs strenuous work while standing, lying or sitting. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing in excess of 65 pounds, and often puts forth similar effort in pushing, pulling, turning and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment and tools. Often lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of others and with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists and cranes. Driving for extended periods of time in varying road and weather conditions.
Working Conditions: Work will be in the field during mixed weather seasons and subject to variable terrain requiring increased physical demand to perform duties such as working at heights in or on drill rig masts; performing work in remote locations. May work on or around moving equipment. Frequently exposed to receiving cuts, burns, bruises and strains while repairing, positioning and moving equipment.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Key Requirements:
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
- Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
- Have a valid state driver's license & safe driving record.
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) A
- Selectee subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam.
- Selectee subject to successful completion of a pre-employment drug test.
- Be able to be on the road 2-3 weeks at a time for a project. (Up to 3 weeks on and 1 week off is a typical schedule)
Qualifications
There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the basic work of the position without more than normal supervision through experience shown in the written resume and responses to the job-related task statements in this announcement. These include but are not limited to:- Operate large and heavy-duty equipment.
- Ensure drilling fluid circulation system is mixed and maintained.
- Conduct mud rotary or coring operations.
- Assist with setting up the drill rig and the drilling process.
- Knowledge and use of various types of drilling bits determined by geologic settings.
- Constructs boreholes using a variety of methods and in accordance with applicable standard procedures.
- Determine proper drilling methods to achieve project goals.
- Serve as journeyman and assist the lead driller in all aspects of drilling and construction.
- Lead and train others and perform well in a team setting.
Benefits - Paid Weekly
- Health benefits after 30 days
- 401k with 6% match
- We promote from within!
- Yearly review with merit increases
- Be part of a healthy company
- Extremely competitive pay!