Regional Drilling Lead

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and train junior drillers and helpers across multiple job sites
• Lead by example in safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Troubleshoot issues on rigs and coordinate timely resolutions with HQ teams
• Monitor job site performance and productivity; drive continuous improvement
• Cook with logistics to support project timelines
• Support implementation of new technology, equipment, and drilling methods
• Accurately and timely document site activity, NPT (non-productive time), grouting, and borehole logs
• Ensure full compliance with state/local well construction regulations and permitting requirements
• Aid in onboarding and developing drillers across your region

Requirements

• 8+ years of geothermal and/or water well (preferred), oil & gas, or other industry drilling experience
• Proven leadership in field operations, including mentoring and coaching others
• Strong knowledge of drilling practices, grouting, site safety, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and make quick, informed decisions
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and on active construction sites
• Read and interpret technical drawings, borehole logs, and site plans
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; CDL is a plus
• Licensed Master Well Driller in Maryland or willing to pursue licensure if relocating

Qualifications

• Care deeply about safety, process, and doing things the right way
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving playbooks
• Comfortable managing up, across, and down to help unlock team success

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Leadership abilities
• Technical knowledge of drilling practices
• Ability to troubleshoot and make quick decisions
• Outdoor work experience

Benefits

Medical (including mental health), dental, vision, and pet insurance
401(k) plan
Commuter benefits
Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave
Learning & development support, including on-the-job training and virtual courses
Pet insurance

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

About Dandelion

Dandelion Energy is transforming how homes are heated and cooled—starting from (below) the ground up. As the nation's leading residential geothermal company, we design, install, and maintain all-in-one heating and cooling systems that are cleaner, quieter, more affordable, and up to 4× more efficient than traditional HVAC. Our focus is on large, enterprise deployments with major homebuilders, helping bring geothermal to more homes, faster. Backed by Google Ventures (GV) and other top tech investors, our end-to-end geothermal solution is challenging the status quo in residential heating and cooling. We're scaling strategically and intentionally to meet growing demand. Our mission is simple and bold: to make geothermal the default choice for heating and cooling in the U.S.

Why Dandelion

We are at the forefront of the transition to clean, efficient home energy. Our team has delivered thousands of high-quality geothermal installations across the country, helped elevate geothermal heat pumps nationally, and played a meaningful role in advancing electrification-friendly policy at both the local and federal levels. We're a multidisciplinary, mission-driven team spanning hardware engineering, HVAC, drilling, solar finance, behavioral economics, and startup operations. Together, we're building something complex, impactful, and designed to scale... work that directly shapes how homes are powered for decades to come. At Dandelion, you'll find a collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive culture where curiosity, ownership, and cross-functional teamwork are core to how we operate. Our nationwide team is united by a shared commitment to sustainability and a belief that clean, affordable heating and cooling should be the standard. We're driving a wholesale shift in how homes are heated and cooled. Join us.