Driller Assistant Job Metairie Louisiana USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Location: Metairie

Thompson Engineering is looking for a Driller Assistant, willing to travel. The Driller Assistant is responsible for assisting the Driller, other Driller Assistants, Soil Technicians and Project Engineers with the daily functions of geotechnical (with occasional environmental) drilling operations for both onshore and offshore project assignments.

Essential Functions of the Position

Perform variety of drilling duties handling drill rods, wrenches and other tools behind the drill rig equipment

Responsible for loading and unloading drilling equipment in and out of the company vehicles and trailers

Drives company vehicle to and from work sites

On time and consistent attendance

Picks up sacks filled with mud and empties the mud into the mixer container

Monitors the fluid properties of the drilling fluids (mud)

Equipment repairs and maintenance in the field and at shop

Other Responsibilities

Follow safety procedures

Follow quality procedures

Other duties as required

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions

Valid Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred

Mechanical aptitude; past experience with working with mechanical systems of some type

Past experience with working with hydraulic systems of some type preferred

Ability to work on both onshore and offshore project assignments for extended periods of time as may be required for the projects

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in the field or outside 12 months of the year up to 100% of scheduled work hours

Required to be standing or walking for up to 12 hours per work day and walk on uneven/unstable surfaces, concrete, grass, dirt, gravel

Must be able to bend, stoop and climb

Must be able to communicate verbally

Required to be able to lift up to 100 lb. sacks of materials

Ability to manipulate with hands to screw and unscrew equipment, operate tools and machinery

Ability to travel and stay overnight on out of town assignments, and work flexible schedules including overtime based on the drilling work load

Thompson Engineering and Watermark Design Group are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V.

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