Senior Driller
About the role
Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) is an established and respected engineering company founded in 1881. As a minority-owned business, F&R offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment that prioritizes mutual respect and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Perform subsurface field investigations using methods such as SPTs, hollow-stem augers, mud-rotary drilling, rock coring, and pavement investigations under general supervision.
- Oversee and mentor Driller Helpers, Driller I’s, and Driller II’s to ensure safety and productivity standards are met.
- Oversee multiple drill crews on large contracts to meet client requirements.
- Consult and assist engineering staff with scope and cost estimating on large drilling projects.
- Use GPS to log the location of boreholes and link it to other information about the worksite.
- Follow all safety regulations.
- Perform material inventory as needed/assigned.
- Track daily work installed.
- Input timesheets and expenses electronically.
- Uphold F&R mission statement and Core Values in all aspects of work.
Requirements
- 15+ years’ experience providing drilling services.
- Experience with HSA, SPT, mud rotary, and/or rock coring required.
- Demonstrates high proficiency in drilling techniques in all areas.
- High School Degree or GED required.
- State-issued well driller certification preferred.
- Class B CDL required, Class A CDL preferred or able to obtain after employment.
- Ability to problem solve, accessing roadblocks with poise and control.
- Strong project or task management skills, including scheduling, execution and follow-up.
- Basic math skills.
- Good customer relations skills.
- Punctual and dependable.
- Able to write legibly.
- Able to follow instructions.
- Able to lift heavy tooling (approximately 50-75 lbs.) repetitively and perform laborious work daily.
- Able to continuously stand, walk, and bend.
- Able to frequently push, pull, and reach above shoulder.
- Able to occasionally squat, kneel, crawl, and climb.
- Able to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures.
- Able to work in environments containing dust, fumes, and chemicals.
- Able to frequently drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver’s license with good-standing driving record.
- Able to travel overnight (up to 65%).
Qualifications
- High School Degree or GED required.
- State-issued well driller certification preferred.
- Class B CDL required, Class A CDL preferred or able to obtain after employment.
Skills
- Problem-solving skills.
- Project management skills.
- Customer relations skills.
- Physical stamina and strength.
- Attention to detail.
Benefits
F&R offers a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all, along with competitive compensation and benefits.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The schedule is flexible and can vary based on project needs.
Benefits
Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Company Information
F&R is committed to equal employment opportunities and participates in the USCIS E-Verify program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States. F&R is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.