Gas Distribution Driller

Acadian Contractors, Inc.
United States, Louisiana, Sulphur
Jan 03, 2025
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Description The Gas Distribution Driller position requires the person to demonstrate the ability to follow directions and ask pertinent questions when required. The Driller must be willing to learn industry terms, work practices, use of tools, and skills that will apply to any drilling needs. The Driller must report to work on time and as scheduled and maintain a professional working relationship with co-workers and supervisors and stay productive throughout the workday. Experience Preferably 3+ years minimum experience in construction and/or distribution Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks (fusion, helping assist in other task on sight if no drilling is going on.) Prior directional drilling experience. Must have experience in drilling, preferably with Vermeer rigs Valid driver/operator license. Knowledge of underground utilities. Ability to travel throughout the state as needed Able to work independently or as an active member of a team Ability to follow Safety and Quality ACI Procedures TOLERANCE Extremes of temperature which could exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit or fall below 20 degrees Fahrenheit Adverse weather conditions Exposure to the elements Exposure to elevated noise levels and vibrations Work in close quarters while wearing protective equipment such as respirators or special clothing Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (This is a representative list of the duties the position may be asked to perform and is not intended to be all-inclusive) Show up to work "on time" & "as scheduled". Must walk the bore path with foreman and drill locator prior to each drill. Maintain a positive attitude with internal and external customers by providing quality customer service. Plan, organize the daily drilling activities with the foreman and drill locator. Troubleshoot and repair minor equipment problems. Ensure preventative maintenance of equipment is assigned and completed by the crew driller. Properly lift tools, objects, and equipment of varying weight. Safely and effectively operate all directional drilling and digging equipment. Assist crew with line locating when needed. Complete paperwork as required by the customer. Ensure overall quality of work meets the clients standard. Communicate with city utility departments. Identify potential problems; develop and implement solutions. Travel FREQUENTLY within the area for work assignments, with some overnight travel and occasional late night, call-out work. HSE Responsibilities Embrace, lead and demonstrate "Acadian F.I.R.S.T." - Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values. Demonstrate implementation of the proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident free workplace and advance our safety culture. Adhere to all "Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management Systems" policies, procedures, safe work & best practices guidance as well as regulatory and client site specific policies and procedures. Make a personal commitment and be accountability for the HSE results, driving towards achievement of HSE goals. Support your team members by coaching, mentoring others to achieve the desired results. Accept and improve when coached and mentored to improve on HSE processes demonstrating ownership of the results of process implementation. REFERENCES ACI Management Systems Policies, Procedures, Guidelines & Requirements Medical physical protocol