Drilling Operations Manager jobs in Waukesha, WI

Geotechnical Drilling Project Manager

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI), is actively seeking a Geotechnical Drilling Project Manager to join our Building and Construction team in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry!  

Benefits & Perks:

• Ability to grow with the Company (over 100 locations with opportunity for growth/advancement)
• Day to day variety of work
• Ability to work on both small and large projects
• Technical training provided to grow career in Building & Construction industry
• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurances
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement 

What you’ll do:

• Manages and maintains a fleet of multiple drill rigs (i.e. Simco, CME, Diedrich, and Geoprobe rigs of various models and years in service).
• Receives fieldwork scheduling assignments and works collaboratively with project team members to efficiently complete fieldwork tasks.
• Reviews Field Scopes of Work with Project Leaders to clearly define field objectives.
• Maintains State and Federal DOT records for drill rigs, support vehicles and personnel.
• Schedules, directs and dispatches field resources (people and equipment) to accomplish project activities including drilling supplies, instrumentation supplies, coordination of water sources and scheduled routine drilling equipment and safety device replacements.
• Coordinates, schedules, and arranges the calibration of field drill rig equipment.
• Coordinates access permissions with property owners and/or on-site personnel.
• Performs site visits for accessibility evaluation, borehole locating, and documenting existing site conditions.
• Requests, coordinates and maintains public and/or private utility clearance.
• Establishes and maintains Client relationships, and develops new project opportunities.
• Coordinates with clients to maintain utilization of field assets (people and equipment).
• Monitors project schedules and fieldwork progress.
• Attends project meetings.
• Communicates project field status updates amongst team members.
• Trains field staff including drillers and driller assistants in current and new drilling techniques, sampling techniques, instrumentation installations, calibration, and safety practices.
• Performs field safety audits/training.
• Performs field equipment safety and operational capacity audits/inspections.
• Responsible for maintenance of fleet vehicles, drill rigs, and standalone core machines.
• Assists in the performance of geotechnical drilling and sampling operations.
• Becomes fluent and enforces of company 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.
• Trains field staff with mud rotary and rock coring.
• Performs field safety audits.
• Assists with project billing functions, client follow up and account collection.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in drilling services and/or heavy machinery is preferred
• 2 years' experience supervising others is preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record required
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication
• Coordinate with Engineers to get the Work Orders, visit project sites and plan the schedule for the drill rigs
• Ability to operate and understand the Geotechnical Drilling Rigs (ex Simco, CME, Diedrich, and Geoprobe rigs of various makes and models)
• Ability to maintain and account for an inventory of assets (drill rigs, carrier trucks, fleet trucks, trailers, etc), safety inspections and safety training for field staff
• May travel up to 25% of time
• Ability to operate and understand the Geotechnical Drilling Rigs

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the 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
• Ability to travel to project sites to visit with field staff frequently

Why work for Intertek-PSI?

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-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. Through these risk management and quality assurance services, we ensure the reliability, safety and performance of our client’s new developments, existing assets, and facilities. 

Intertek-PSI is a part of Intertek's Building and Construction division, 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 is a leading global provider of Total Quality Assurance services for a multitude of industries. Through a comprehensive network of over 1,000 laboratories and offices situated in over 100 countries, Intertek provides innovative and tailored Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification (ATIC) solutions for its clients' operations and supply chains. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do.

Intertek is known for its client-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts, but it's more than just a global network of specialists—it's a community of individuals working together to bring quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeoc.data@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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