Horizontal Directional Driller
Company:Essel
Job Overview:Essel is seeking a skilled Horizontal Directional Driller to lead drilling operations for underground utility installations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating drilling equipment, interpreting site plans, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to spec.
Responsibilities:- Lead and operate horizontal directional drilling equipment for installation of pipelines, cables, and conduits.
- Interpret blueprints and drilling plans to accurately execute drilling paths.
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance of drilling machinery.
- Supervise the drilling crew to ensure efficient and safe operations.
- Identify and troubleshoot problems during drill operations to minimize delays.
- Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
- Coordinate with project managers and other stakeholders regarding project progress and requirements.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Horizontal Directional Driller or similar role.
- Proficiency with horizontal directional drilling equipment and technologies.
- Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings and site plans.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Capable of working in physical and outdoor conditions.
- Valid driver’s license.
Requirements
- Certification or formal training in horizontal directional drilling preferred.
- Experience in utility construction or civil infrastructure projects is an asset.
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overtime as needed.
- Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with industry standards.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Horizontal Directional Driller or similar role
- Proficiency with horizontal directional drilling equipment and technologies
- Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings and site plans
- Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
- Capable of working in physical and outdoor conditions
- Valid driver's license
- Certification or formal training in horizontal directional drilling
- Experience in utility construction or civil infrastructure projects
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overtime
- Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with industry standards
What We Do
Essel specializes in ensuring your projects success by managing the ideal outcome in 3 key areas: Workforce Augmentation: For the AEC & Emergency Response sectors - we make sure you have the workforce to execute on your project. Whether it be high volume environmental technicians or subject matter experts - we have the resources to provide the workforce that will help your project flourish. Environmental Compliance - for any AEC or Emergency Response project - we help guide the environmental compliance process from either providing the experts or owning the outcome from sampling through clearances. Our environmental teams are experienced with all facets of environmental compliance nationwide. Safety Management - Project execution with a focus on safety can be a recipe for disaster. Safety is our 3rd piece of the puzzle for optimum project execution. We specialize in augmenting safety teams to scale based on the needs of the project. From Safety Managers to IH techs - we are versatile to deliver what you need - when you need it.
