Directional Drilling Technician

Directional Drilling Technician

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IMDEX is a leading global Mining-Tech company with a market cap of $1.1 billion+. Via our market leading AMC, REFLEX and Devico brands, IMDEX enables successful and cost‑effective operations from exploration to production, in both surface and underground applications. Our operations span North America, South America, APAC, Europe and Africa.

At IMDEX we provide a unique solution stack extending from drilling productivity tools to rock knowledge sensors through to our data management and analytics offering. Together this stack enables our clients to drill faster and smarter, obtain accurate subsurface data and receive critical information in real‑time. The ultimate value this delivers is enabling our drilling and resource company customers to maximize economic benefit in the identification, delineation and extraction of mineral resources globally.

General daily activities

• Represent the Company in a professional manner
• Update client on drilling progress
• Discuss drilling issues with drill contractor’s representatives
• Monitor drill progress including special operations
• Keep an eye on ground conditions for any obvious issues
• Notify all personnel if problematic conditions for the Directional tooling are encountered

Office duties

• Complete a daily shift report of shift's activities
• Charge materials as they are used using the proper serial number
• Bring reports to client and have them signed
• Return signed copies to Company management
• Complete inventory count
• Update inventories
• Order parts
• Update survey files and hole traces with data collected
• Update project planning with changes from the client
• Make decisions on how far they can drill prior to directional input
• Write full and precise bi‑weekly drilling reports
• Report any issues that arise to management in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean and organized filing system on Company laptops provided for work
• Ensure notes are made for persons replacing you during your time off

Shop duties and directional drilling operation

• Inspect the Devidrill prior to and after a cut
• Change parts if necessary
• Document any changes made to the tool
• Adjust the Devidrill for optimal performance
• Move Devidrill and survey tools to Drill rig
• Instruct Drill crew to pull rods once tool is ready
• Once rods are on deck perform a rod count to ensure the depth of the hole is properly marked
• Make sure to properly explain how to lower the Devidrill system
• Prepare and perform surface test to check functionality and condition of directional tooling and drilling equipment
• Have drill crew lower the tool
• Set orientation of directional tooling according to drill plan
• Supervise and assist the drill crew in the operation of the directional tooling
• Analyze survey data and take necessary actions to achieve the planned drill path
• Have drill crew retrieve tool when drill path is achieved
• Check directional tooling and prepare for next cut

To be successful

• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Diamond drilling and directional drilling experience: 2 years (Preferred)
• CDL A (Preferred)
• Ability to travel across North America
• Requires technical thinking, and the ability to read standards and schematics.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds
• Standing, walking including and primarily on uneven surfaces, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, speaking and hearing are required continuously
• Employee will be subjected to outside weather conditions
• Employee could be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold, heat and humidity.
• The noise level in the work environment can often be loud
• The employee is frequently exposed to slow- or fast-moving traffic in the work environment

At IMDEX we call it the ‘X Factor’. We have leading geoscience and engineering capabilities; world‑class IP, product development, manufacturing facilities, precision instrumentation, an exciting pipeline of industry‑changing technologies. Our global presence and client network is unparalleled. We have a fun and diverse team that is encouraged to be innovative, speak‑up and contribute to the…