Lead Cable Percussion Driller

Overview

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Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions (GCES) delivers innovative, sustainable, and high-quality geotechnical solutions to support safe and efficient infrastructure projects. We aim to lead with technical excellence, operational integrity, and environmental responsibility to set a new standard in ground investigation and geotechnical drilling services.

The Lead Cable Percussion (CP) Drilling Operative plays a vital role in the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of geotechnical CP drilling operations. This position is responsible for operating drilling rigs, supervising on-site drilling teams, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards. As a hands-on leader, the role promotes technical excellence, operational efficiency, and safety, and supports the development of less experienced operatives through on-the-job training and mentoring.

• Operate Cable Percussion Equipment
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  Operate and maintain CP drilling rigs, ensuring safe and efficient use in alignment with project specifications.
• Set-Up & Site Preparation
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  Plan and prepare drilling sites, ensuring correct set-up of plant, equipment, and supporting infrastructure.
• Daily Drilling Activities
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  Carry out open-hole drilling, core drilling, and rock coring as required for geotechnical site investigations.
• Quality Control
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  Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and quality of soil and rock samples for laboratory analysis.
• Equipment Management
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  Conduct pre-start checks, daily maintenance, and minor repairs on drilling equipment, escalating larger maintenance needs as required.
• Completion of Site Works
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  Ensure works are completed on schedule and in line with the project scope, specifications, and client requirements.
• Team Leadership
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  Lead a team of CP drilling operatives, labourers, and support staff on-site.
• Task Allocation
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  Assign daily tasks to drilling operatives, ensuring each member understands their responsibilities.
• Mentoring & Training
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  Provide on-the-job training and guidance to less experienced operatives to build technical competence.
• Performance Monitoring
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  Monitor the performance of drilling teams, providing feedback and support for continuous improvement.

• Safety Leadership
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  Ensure all on-site activities comply with HSE policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
• RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements):
  Conduct site-specific risk assessments and ensure all team members understand method statements and site-specific controls.
• HSE Reporting
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  Report safety incidents, near-misses, or unsafe practices to the site supervisor or project manager.
• Emergency Response
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  Act as the on-site lead for emergency response, ensuring the safety of all personnel.
• PPE Compliance
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  Ensure all site operatives wear the correct PPE and follow site safety rules.

• Geotechnical Sampling
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  Ensure accurate collection, handling, and logging of soil and rock samples to high standards.
• Data Recording
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  Maintain accurate records of drilling progress, sample collection, and daily logs.
• Reporting
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  Support production of field investigation reports with clear, accurate, and timely data.
• Problem Solving
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  Identify and resolve technical and operational challenges on-site, escalating as needed.
• Equipment Inspections
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  Conduct daily and weekly inspections of drilling rigs, tools, and machinery; report defects.
• Inventory Management
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  Ensure adequate supply of drill bits, tooling, and consumables for site works.
• Site Security
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  Ensure equipment and materials are secured on-site at the end of each day.
• Preventative Maintenance
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  Identify and report potential equipment issues before they become critical.

• Client Interaction
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  Act as the on-site representative for GCES, engaging with clients, landowners, and third-party stakeholders as required.
• Progress Updates
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  Provide daily progress updates to site supervisors or project managers, flagging issues that may affect delivery.
• Client Satisfaction
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  Ensure drilling activities are…