Geotechnical Driller

Geotechnical Driller – Tampa, Florida

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Driller to join our Professional Services Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Tampa, Florida. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Intertek's Building & 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.

Intertek's 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.

The Geotechnical Driller is responsible for performing a variety of drilling activities to obtain boring samples. Examples include 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, benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

• Performs various drilling activities to obtain boring samples. Examples include soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in‑situ testing, and monitoring well installation.
• Investigates subsurface conditions.
• Evaluates sites for drill rig access requirements.
• May work in office laboratory and the field.
• Recognizes and identifies soil and rock types and material classifications.
• Operates drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths.
• Identifies and locates utilities and other site safety concerns.
• Responsible for drill rig transportation.
• Communicates with Project teams.
• Maintains record log of drilling activities.
• Directs site inquiries from general public to the project team.
• Identifies and coordinates daily work schedules at job site.
• Loads and unload augers, drill rods and other drilling equipment.
• Prepares tooling and supplies for the day’s tasks.
• Assembles and disassembles augers/drill rods.
• Assists with the location of borings.
• Retrieves and logs samples.
• Cleans and maintains equipment.
• Performs site clean up.
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.

• 2 years of geotechnical drilling experience required
  • Must have experience performing mud rotary drilling.
• May require state or local drilling license.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication.
• Requires basic math skills.
• Ability to receive work instructions and follow tasks.
• Must be able to work off shifts and overtime.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required).

• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make 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 (hot and cold).
• Ability to climb occasionally.