Development Tech

Position Summary

Responsible for all aspects of well installation and drill contractor support, and wellfield construction tasks. This is the entry-level position responsible for casing and drilling support tasks as well as wellfield construction duties. The position performs routine tasks and duties, as assigned, and assists higher-level staff in performing the more complex and difficult tasks.

Essential Functions

• Supply drill rigs with appropriate casing materials, supplies and equipment.
• Measure casing and deliver cementing equipment and materials to drill rigs.
• Repair cementers and grouters and generally troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Top off cased wells.
• Ensure adequate drill water is available.
• Ensure compliance of environmental aspects of drilling program.
• Construct pipelines, and header house and distribution piping.
• Install metering equipment and electrical cables.
• Fabricate sub-assemblies and assemblies.
• Install cables and distribution piping.
• Build piping headers, fuse polypipe, glue PVC piping and connect metal piping components.
• Assemble most of the above into a producing wellfield.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Become familiar with the use of the following tools, equipment and procedures: Hand tools, Forklifts, Lockout procedures, Drills, saws, grinders, Backhoe, Emergency response, Onsite chemicals, Loader, Basic vehicle maintenance, Hose reel, Water Truck, Poly fusion, Generators, Swabbing Truck, PVC solvent welding, Cementers/cement MIT Truck, Trailers.

Education And Qualifications

• Valid driver's license; insurable driving record.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Oral and written communication skills; clearly document daily activities in logbooks; ability to prepare basic reports.
• Track records for activities including MITs and swabbing.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills and ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Familiarity with computer and/or tablet for basic functions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Track current inventory for drilling or construction material needs and notify supervisor when additional materials are required.
• Identify problem areas in the field and relate to supervisor.
• Clockwork coordination of field work with other crew members.

Safety Practices And Policy

The employee must be knowledgeable about and follow the Company's safety policies and procedures.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be mobile (walking, standing); to use hands for various tasks; to see and hear adequately to perform all essential functions and maintain a safe work environment.
• The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Work Environment: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to routine industrial hazards which may include fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. There is the potential that the employee will be exposed to low-level radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee will routinely be required to work on the back of an elevated trailer (< 6' off ground) and may occasionally be required to climb ladders to heights of 20' -- 25' to check water levels in tanks.