Driller Operator

Multiple locations: Kapolei and Waikoloa, HI.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Driller to add to our family in Kapolei and Waikoloa, Hawaii! We want someone who will strive every day to offer the best service possible to our clients and customers in the communities we serve. We need you to help us maintain the quality of service our clients have come to expect and help us continue to develop our organization to be the best it can be.

What You Will Work On

Being a Driller at Hawaii Drilling & Pump Service means you will operate as the working foreman and be responsible for the drilling and construction of test holes, water wells, or monitoring wells.

General operations include:

• Site preparation, mobilization, and setup of equipment.
• Drilling and reaming of borehole.
• Geophysical logging of borehole.
• Construction of wells, including the installation of casing, gravel, and cement.
• Development, and testing of wells upon completion.
• Demobilization of equipment, site cleanup, and restoration.
• Assume responsibility and authority at the job site when the superintendent or tool pusher is not on site.

Core responsibilities.

• Perform all work in accordance with the drilling program furnished to him by his superintendent or project manager.
• See all workmanship and materials meet contract specifications, the highest quality, and the highest industry standards.
• Operate and properly maintain the drill rig and support equipment assigned to the driller. To perform preventive maintenance and repair of assigned equipment and keep accurate records of oil changes, repairs, etc.
• Implement and follow HDPS Drilling's Safety Program, including conducting weekly toolbox safety meetings.
• Supervise and train the helpers assigned to the driller. Recommend hiring and firing of helpers to the Drilling Superintendent. Train future drillers.
• Fill out and maintain daily work reports and timecards. Turn in to the superintendent or office daily.
• Maintain accurate technical records, including formation log, penetration log, alignment surveys, as-built sketches, etc. Turn in weekly with time.
• Report daily to the customer, field representative, or HDPS's superintendent as required.

Pay Range

$50-60/hour

Benefits

We offer full-time hourly non-exempt employees and their families medical, dental, and vision coverage, and limited paid sick leave, if eligible.

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Knowledge

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the US without employer sponsorship.
• We want you to be successful! Having at least 4 years of drilling experience working with deep-well submersible pumps or deep well vertical turbine pumps will make your start here with us much smoother.