Job Description
Key Activities:
- Perform geotechnical drilling operations (rotary/wash or mixed methods);
- Conduct in situ testing, including permeability and water pressure (Lugeon) tests;
- Install geotechnical instrumentation (INA, Casagrande and vibrating wire piezometers, inclinometers);
- Collect undisturbed samples (Denison and Shelby samplers);
- Properly store samples in core boxes;
- Complete drilling logs (hard copy and/or digital).
Requirements:
- High School diploma (technical education is a plus);
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the role;
- Experience operating the following drilling rigs: Boart Longyear DB 520/525 and XL6; Sondeq SSH 10;
- Experience with geotechnical investigations in tailings dams, waste dumps, pits, and natural ground (soil and rock);
- Knowledge of field testing procedures in accordance with ABGE and NBR standards;
- Valid driver’s license (Category B) with at least 1 year of experience;
- Basic knowledge of MS Office.
Principais Atividades:
- Executar sondagem geotécnica (mista);
- Realizar ensaios in situ, incluindo ensaios de permeabilidade e perda d’água sob pressão;
- Instalar instrumentação geotécnica (INA, piezômetro Casagrande e elétrico, inclinômetro);
- Realizar coleta de amostras indeformadas (amostradores Denison e Shelby);
- Acondicionar amostras em caixas de testemunho;
- Preencher boletins de sondagem (físico e/ou digital).
Requisitos:
- Ensino Médio completo (curso técnico será um diferencial);
- Ter experiência mínima de 5 anos na função;
- Ter experiência na operação das seguintes sondas: Boart Longyear DB 520/525 e XL6; Sondeq SSH 10;
- Ter experiência com sondagem geotécnica em pilhas de estéril, cavas, barragens e terrenos naturais (solo e rocha);
- Conhecer os procedimentos de ensaios de campo conforme normas vigentes da ABGE e NBR;
- Possuir CNH categoria B válida, com no mínimo 1 ano de experiência;
- Ter conhecimento em Pacote Office.
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
Skills Required
- High school diploma; technical education is a plus.
- At least 5 years of experience as a driller.
- Experience operating Boart Longyear DB 520/525 and XL6 drilling rigs, and Sondeq SSH 10.
- Experience conducting geotechnical investigations in tailings dams, waste dumps, pits, and natural soil and rock.
- Knowledge of field testing procedures according to ABGE and NBR standards.
- Valid Category B driver's license with at least 1 year of experience.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
What We Do
We are the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Through integrated data acquisition, analysis and advice, we unlock insights from Geo-data to help our clients design, build and operate their assets in a safe, sustainable and efficient manner. Learn more about us: https://www.youtube.com/fugro https://www.facebook.com/fugro https://twitter.com/fugro https://www.instagram.com/fugro/








