Drill Rig Operations Manager

1 week ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Council for Geoscience Full time
Job Title:

Senior Technical Officer – Drill Rig Operator

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Drill Rig Operator to join our team as Senior Technical Officer. This role is responsible for drilling operations, including percussion and reverse circulation methods, and requires strong technical knowledge and skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drilling for groundwater assessment and geoscientific research boreholes using percussion and reverse circulation drilling methods.
  • Installation of steel and uPVC casings, etc.
  • Drilling of geotechnical assessment boreholes using percussion/reverse circulation drilling methods.
  • Borehole development and casing for groundwater, geotechnical assessment, and mineral exploration.
  • Developing of borehole as per client specifications, which can include blow testing, water yield testing, etc.
  • Recovering or fishing of lost equipment down the hole during drilling.
Requirements
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in reverse circulation and percussion drilling.
  • Knowledge and experience in drilling for geotechnical assessment, mainly in dolomitic terrain using reverse circulation or percussion drilling.
  • Valid driver's license Code 10 (C1).
  • Valid code 14 driver's license (EC) with PDP and experience of driving four axle, 8 x 4 heavy duty trucks will be an added advantage.
Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role is estimated at R550,000 - R650,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Company Overview

We are the Council for Geoscience, a government agency responsible for geological surveys and mapping. Our mission is to provide scientific expertise and advice to support sustainable economic growth and environmental management.



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