Company Background and Culture
Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, with offices in Vernon, Delta, and Grande Prairie, AB. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality, advanced-stage projects pipeline.
Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada's largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 60 site investigation platforms.
Recently, Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec. As part of our integrated team, you'll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of exploration drilling with us!
Location: Hope Bay, Nunavut
5th Person/ Pad Builder
The 5th Person/ Pad Builder's primary responsibility is to construct and maintain stable drilling pads, work alongside a drill team as their support, and ensure that all equipment and resources operate safely and efficiently.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Construct and maintain drilling pads.
- Utilize basic carpentry skills to ensure pad stability and durability.
- Load and unload equipment.
- Prepare work sites and maintain cleanliness.
- Drive, operate, refuel and wash Geotech equipment, including trucks, support vehicles, generators, pumps, and hand tools.
- Continuously prepare and supply the driller and drill assistant with tooling and materials necessary to maintain the drilling operations.
- Assist in collecting samples or other tasks relevant to the operation of a drilling program.
- Handle drill rods and casing, core tubes and core samples.
- Maintain a water source (if required for the project).
- Mix drill mud.
- Load and unload materials, supplies, and tooling before and after projects.
- Set up materials at the job site in a safe, designated area.
- Housekeeping and other duties as assigned by the Drill Supervisor.
- Work with little or no supervision.
- Adhere to safety protocols at all times.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years' experience in mining or construction.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.
- Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
- Experience working around helicopters.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently with limited guidance.
- Familiarity with various drilling techniques and equipment, including tooling and inventory, is a strong asset.
- Valid Class 5 or 3 Licence preferred.
- Standard First Aid (will provide if needed)
- Ability to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Hours of Work:
3 weeks on, 3 weeks off, 12 hr days. Flexibility with schedule as rotation is subject to change.
Salary: $25-28/hr, based on experience.