Geotechnical Driller Assistant

Experienced Driller Assistant - Houston, Texas

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Driller Assistant to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Houston, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Intertek's Building and 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 construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

The Driller Assistant is responsible for assisting the Driller with soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in-situ testing, and monitoring well installation.

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.

• Assist Driller to load / unload augers and assemble / disassemble augers
• Prepare tooling and supplies for the day’s tasks
• Assist with the location of boring locations
• Retrieve and log samples
• Clean / maintain equipment and perform site clean up

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.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
• Ability to travel up to 60%
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 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, including hot and cold temperatures
• Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights
• Ability to work over night hours and off shift

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of drilling or any construction experience
• 1 year Driller Helper/Assistant experience
• CDL

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. Through these risk management and quality assurance services, we ensure the reliability, safety and performance of our client’s new developments, existing…