Development Tech

Position Summary

Responsible for all aspects of well installation and drill contractor support, and wellfield construction tasks. This is the entry-level position responsible for casing and drilling support tasks as well as wellfield construction duties. The position performs routine tasks and duties, as assigned, and assists higher-level staff in performing the more complex and difficult tasks. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment.

Employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under the immediate supervision of the team supervisor, or with assistance from more experienced staff while learning job tasks.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supply drill rigs with appropriate casing materials, supplies and equipment.
• Measure casing and deliver cementing equipment and materials to drill rigs.
• Repair cementers and grouters and generally troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Top off cased wells.
• Ensure adequate drill water is available.
• Ensure compliance of environmental aspects of drilling program.
• Construct pipelines, and header house and distribution piping.
• Install metering equipment and electrical cables.
• Fabricate sub-assemblies and assemblies.
• Install cables and distribution piping.
• Build piping headers, fuse polypipe, glue PVC piping and connect metal piping components.
• Assemble most of the above into a producing wellfield.
• Regular attendance.
• May be asked to perform task outside of these work areas on occasion when and where necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Hand tools Forklifts Lockout procedures
• Drills, saws, grinders Backhoe Emergency response
• Onsite chemicals Loader Basic vehicle maintenance
• Hose reel Water Truck Poly fusion
• Generators Swabbing Truck PVC solvent welding
• Cementers/cement MIT Truck Trailers

• Valid driver's license; insurable driving record.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Oral and written communication skills; clearly document daily activities in logbooks; ability to prepare basic reports. Track records for activities including MITs and swabbing.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills and ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Familiarity with computer and/or tablet for basic functions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions whether furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Track current inventory for drilling or construction material needs and notify supervisor when additional materials are required. Identify problem areas in the field and relate to supervisor. Coordinate field work with other crew members.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to develop materials lists from basic construction drawings and P&'s.

The employee must be knowledgeable about and follow the Company's safety policies and procedures.

The physical demand and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be mobile (walking, standing); to use hands for various tasks; to see and hear adequately to perform all essential functions and maintain a safe work environment. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or…