Union Superintendent - GeoStabilization International
Philadelphia, PA 19019
About the Job
Job Summary:
As a Superintendent (Casing Drilling), you will be responsible for supervising and leading casing drilling operations while managing multiple crews and ensuring all projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role combines technical expertise in casing drilling and micropiling with strong leadership to coordinate resources, oversee operations, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. You will serve as a key liaison between field crews, project managers, and clients, ensuring project success and crew development.
Responsibilities:
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise crews performing casing drilling and micropiling operations, ensuring tasks are executed safely, efficiently, and according to specifications.
- Operate and supervise the use of drilling equipment for casing, micropiling, tiebacks, strand anchors, duplex drilling, vertical and batter micropiles, doublehead drilling, and casing ranging from 4" to 12".
- Oversee drilling operations to ensure alignment with project requirements, including measurements, depths, and angles.
- Collect and ensure proper handling of soil, rock, or groundwater samples during drilling operations for analysis and testing.
- Coordinate the setup, operation, and breakdown of drilling sites, including positioning equipment and clearing debris.
- Monitor and enforce adherence to safety guidelines, conducting daily safety briefings and site-specific hazard training.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and address any safety concerns immediately.
- Maintain clear and effective communication with project managers, engineers, clients, and crew members to align activities and resolve issues.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records of daily activities, including drilling progress, grouting logs, safety meetings, and equipment usage.
- Manage equipment maintenance, including inspecting, troubleshooting, and scheduling repairs or upgrades to ensure operational efficiency.
- Provide hands-on training and coaching to crew members, enhancing skill levels and ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Identify and address technical problems during operations, implementing timely solutions to minimize project delays.
Other Responsibilities:
- Serve as the point of contact for all on-site project activities, facilitating communication between clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Support soil stabilization, scaling, and geohazard mitigation efforts as needed.
- Utilize tablets, phones, and computers for logging reports, reviewing project plans, and communicating updates.
- Participate in performance evaluations for crew members, identifying growth opportunities and training needs.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Extensive experience in casing drilling and micropiling operations, including duplex and doublehead drilling techniques.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to assess and adjust drilling equipment and processes.
- Proficient understanding of BHA setup, including how to rig tools correctly and identify when to change drill equipment or speed based on project requirements.
- Proven leadership skills to effectively manage, motivate, and develop teams.
- Strong understanding of safety standards, regulations, and environmental compliance.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and technical specifications.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software; ability to use electronic devices for reporting and communication.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities.
- Class A CDL preferred.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in construction management or related fields preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in casing drilling or construction operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Certification in OSHA 30, Rigging
- Technical training or certification in drilling operations required.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate machinery and tools.
- Ability to lift at least 75 pounds regularly.
- Must be capable of ascending and descending ladders, scaffolding, and ropes.
- Work involves exposure to various outdoor environments, including heat, cold, wet, humid, and dry/arid conditions.
- Frequent exposure to construction site dangers; PPE usage is mandatory.
Must be able to travel up to 100% of the time and work a rotational schedule typically consisting of 2-5 weeks working/traveling and 1 week off.
Salary Range: $44 to $55 an hour with a daily per diem for working days, there will also be pay for traveling and training.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Access Limited is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.