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Ovintiv

Senior Drilling Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$160K - $240K/yr

Core Expectations Lead Ovintiv's environmental, health and safety programs by example in ... Partner closely with Drilling Managers, Drilling Engineers, Field Coordinators, and Wellsite ...

Bedrock

Senior Drilling Engineer

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

Identify Long Lead Item requirements and ensure those are ordered on time. * Prepare well ... Candidate must have experience of working as a Drilling Engineer. * Knowledge and previous ...

ADP, Inc.

Drilling Manager

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

Lead drilling operations, staff, budgets, schedules, safety, quality, and equipment planning to ... Learning and development About Us MC Squared is a professional consulting engineering firm ...

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Talent Consultants

Directional Driller

Winder, GA

$20 - $26/hr

Lead and coordinate drilling crew activities on-site * Interpret drilling plans, site layouts, and ... Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and clients Qualifications * High school ...

Fervo Energy

Drilling Operations Lead

Houston, TX · On-site

We are seeking a Drilling Operations Lead who is excited by Fervo's mission and motivated to lead a team of engineers and field personnel executing advanced geothermal drilling operations in a highly ...

Corva

Drilling Advisor - IROC

Houston, TX · On-site

What you'll do Directional drilling and engineering optimization * Analyze directional performance ... Lead technical training sessions and lunch-and-learns for iROC advisors, internal teams, and ...

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Earth Drilling

Driller Helper

Elko, NV

$150/day

... drilling solutions, from mineral exploration to water well recovery and geotechnical engineering ... The Driller Helper is responsible for supporting drilling operations by assisting the Lead Driller ...

Earth Drilling

Driller Helper

Elko, NV · On-site

$150/day

... drilling solutions, from mineral exploration to water well recovery and geotechnical engineering ... Report mechanical issues promptly to the Lead Driller or Supervisor. • Safety and Housekeeping

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Drilling Manager

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

ACES Group North America LLC
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Opportunity Overview:

Lead drilling operations, staff, budgets, schedules, safety, quality, and equipment planning to deliver efficient, cost-effective fieldwork.  This is a newly created position due to growth.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop estimates, proposals, budgets, and schedules with project leadership.
  • Track costs, labor, equipment use, and performance; correct variances.
  • Communicate scope, field, delay, and other cost or schedule impacts.
  • Plan staffing, overtime, equipment, maintenance, and future needs.
  • Lead, train, coach, and evaluate the Department Assistant and drilling crews.
  • Support hiring and personnel decisions and set coordination priorities.
  • Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.
  • Oversee daily operations and ensure crews have the information, equipment, and resources they need.
  • Monitor productivity, schedules, field conditions, and equipment issues.
  • Manage safety, cost, schedule, and quality risks; resolve issues promptly.
  • Coordinate with project teams and remain accountable for drilling performance.


Skills & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of geotechnical drilling experience; supervisory experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of drilling methods, equipment, tooling, maintenance, and safe operation.
  • Experience leading crews and coordinating projects, schedules, and field layouts.
  • Understanding of estimating, budgets, labor and equipment costs, and productivity.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and adaptability.
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills; valid driver’s license and acceptable record. CDL preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 100% medical paid for employee
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Learning and development


About Us

MC Squared is a professional consulting engineering firm specializing in the fields of Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-Environmental, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, and Pavement Design and Management with offices in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Our clients include DOTs, municipalities, state agencies, and large multi-national engineering firms. We are retained to provide innovative solutions to complex subsurface issues to support the design of heavy civil infrastructure projects in Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Tunneling, Dams, and Aviation sectors, as well as provide cost-effective solutions for structures, commercial developments, and educational institutions. MC Squared has now joined forces with Meskel and Associates Engineering,