Experienced Pad Builders

Company:Geotech Drilling

A proud member of the ConeTec Group.

Company Background and Culture

Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George with offices in Vernon Surrey and Alberta. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our highquality advancedstage projects pipeline.

Geotech owns and operates stateoftheart drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canadas largest geotechnical environmental and exploration drilling companies with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.

Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec. As part of our integrated team youll harness the collective expertise expanded resources and cuttingedge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of exploration drilling with us!

Experienced Pad Builder

We are seeking experienced Pad Builders and Pad Builder Supervisors with strong backgrounds in operating safely around helicopter operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead crews in safe and efficient pad construction.
• Ensure all work meets project specifications and safety standards
• Coordinate with drillers and project managers on scheduling priorities.
• Train and mentor junior crew members on best practices.
• Construct and maintain drilling pads.
• Utilize basic carpentry skills to ensure pad stability and durability.
• Load and unload equipment.
• Prepare work sites and maintain cleanliness.
• Drive operate refuel and wash Geotech equipment including trucks support vehicles generators pumps and hand tools.
• Continuously prepare and supply the driller and drill assistant with tooling and materials necessary to maintain the drilling operations.
• Assist in collecting samples or other tasks relevant to the operation of a drilling program.
• Handle drill rods and casing core tubes and core samples.
• Maintain a water source (if required for the project).
• Mix drill mud.
• Load and unload materials supplies and tooling before and after projects.
• Set up materials at the job site in a safe designated area.
• Housekeeping and other duties as assigned by the Drill Supervisor.
• Work with little or no supervision.
• Adhere to safety protocols at all times.

Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in pad construction or carpentry or a combination of the two.
• Demonstrated experience operating in environments with active helicopter flight operations ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
  
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong problemsolving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance.
• Familiarity with various drilling techniques and equipment including tooling and inventory is a strong asset.
• Valid Class 5 or 3 Licence prerequired.
• Standard First Aid (will provide if needed)
• Ability to complete a preemployment drug and alcohol test.

Salary: $28 36/hr based on experience.

Required Experience:

Senior IC