Terracon

Geotechnical Explorations Manager

Terracon • $95K — $115K *
Oklahoma City, OK 73160In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Geology, or 9 years of related experience without a degree.
  • 5 years of site exploration experience; drill operator or drilling manager role can substitute education.
  • 3-5 years of management experience preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of various drilling methods: mud rotary, auger, coring.
  • OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training required within 90 days of hire.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

  • Execute regional exploration initiatives and safety practices.
  • Oversee and ensure consistent operations by training teams and conducting safety inspections.
  • Monitor regional teams' performance through site visits and audits.
  • Provide leadership on drilling practices and fleet management.
  • Collaborate with other Regional Exploration Managers for service consistency.
  • Advise on safety, quality, and production improvements to management.
  • Assist local offices with exploration marketing activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
  • Access to a network of resources including a large fleet of drill rigs and accredited laboratories.
  • Involvement in innovative projects supported by AI and predictive technologies.
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in a well-established organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Manage a region with teams of employees responsible for exploration services.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the initiatives of regional exploration services including development of drilling safety practices/initiatives, drill rig inspection programs and compliance.
  • Oversee and ensure consistent operations and practices of regional teams by providing training, drill rig safety inspections, and monitoring/balancing workload [employees, rigs and projects].
  • Monitor the performance of regional teams through site visits, safety incident and near miss investigations, quality audits and metrics.
  • Provide leadership and direction on drilling practices and rig utilization/fleet management to local offices.
  • Partner with other Regional Exploration Managers to develop and deliver coordinated and consistent exploration services across all regions.
  • Monitor safety, quality, and production of regional teams and provide recommendations for improvement to Division/Service Line Management.
  • Assist local offices with marketing activities related to exploration services including pricing, planning and drill methods.
  • Participate and provide input in the recruitment, interview and selection process for drillers.
  • Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
  • Communicates safety initiatives, rules and guidelines for Office or Region. Holds Managers and Employees accountable for following safety rules and guidelines.
  • Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Ensure best practices are being followed and hold Managers accountable for quality control standards.


Qualifications

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering or Geology and 5 years' site exploration experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience.
  • Experience as a drill operator and/or drilling manager may be substituted for education.
  • 3-5 years management experience preferred.
  • Proficient knowledge of multiple drilling methods including mud rotary, auger and coring techniques.
  • OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour course; must attend within 90 days of hire.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.


About the Team

Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients' challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.

About Terracon

Terracon is a leading provider of engineering consulting services in the United States. The company was founded in 1965 and has since grown to employ over 5,000 people in more than 150 offices across the country. Terracon offers a wide range of services, including geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and facilities engineering. The company is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients while also promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. Terracon is a privately held company and is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.
Learn more about Terracon
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
2023
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$800 million
NASDAQ
* Ladders Estimates

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