Driller Assistant - New Orleans

Driller Assistant

Like working outdoors? Want an entry level position with FULL BENEFITS that could lead to a career in test drilling? Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental engineering consulting firms in the Southeastern U.S. Ardaman has the following opportunity available :

Our New Orleans office has an opportunity available for a Driller Assistant. A driller assistant will assist the driller in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling and Shelby tube sampling techniques. The assistant will help move, set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration test borings. Site investigation / geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on construction sites. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions. The work is generally physically demanding.

Responsibilities :

• Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Label sample containers as directed
• Assist driller in maintenance and repairs to drill rig
• Expediting field supplies
• Performs duties at multiple job sites
• Performs yard duties at direction of driller
• Assist in measuring test boring locations
• Load and unload trucks
• Smoothly and quickly connect and disconnect the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole
• Catch samples of drilled cuttings to be analyzed
• Assist in installing monitoring well casing and screens
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Help move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site, set up in the new site
• Help obtain drilling core samples
• Dig and clean mud pits and drains
• Assist with well development and pumping tests
• Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes
• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and much more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ardaman is a Drug Free Workplace.