Large Diameter Piling Driller

**Large Diameter Piling Driller**

Double Star Drilling has an opening for a full time Large Diameter Piling Driller for our Shoring and Piling division. Previous Experience as a driller is critical to this role.

The drilling operator is responsible for operating piling drill equipment to drill open hole and cased holes for use as foundation support to various structures and also horizontal temporary anchors. The Operator plans daily installations, reviews construction documentation, evaluates site conditions, anticipates and solves potential installation issues and assures standards of safety and quality are consistently met or exceeded while maintaining the timeline of the project schedule. The Driller/Piling Operator is responsible for the safe operation of their assigned piece of equipment and proper maintenance of that equipment.

**Key Duties**
- Encourage appropriate positive attitudes towards OHS and Alberta Legislation
- Must ensure that workers use the prescribed protective equipment and ensuring safety of crew
- Must advise workers of potential and actual hazards
- Actively participate in Inspections and Audits
- Must perform employee competency reviews as required by Double Star and the Client
- Ensure that all hazards and incidents are reported and investigated and that suitable controls are implemented with follow up
- Must participate in Toolbox Meetings and actively engage with workers
- Must ensure that all paperwork (FLHA’s, Equipment Inspections etc.) are completed and that they are reviewed, and deficiencies are reported immediately
- Must keep a daily journal of all activities and conversations between workers and management
- Ensure that all daily, weekly, and monthly paperwork is completed and handed in on time
- Operate assigned drilling machinery and communicate work scope plan
- Complete all required daily safety site paperwork
- Perform pre-operational inspections, safety checks, load chart calculations, and daily logs
- Communicate with assigned crews
- Must be comfortable with survey equipment
- Ability to read grade stakes and elevations
- Reading and following plans, drawings and engineered designs
- May perform other related duties as assigned

**Equipment**

Drilling Rigs: Watson 1100 - 2500, **Soilmec SR30** - SR75, Liebherr 28 - LB36, BG24 and other various equipment as required by project scope

**Qualifications**
- Minimum 1 year operating a SR30 or equivalent, minimum 2 years drilling

experience
- Will be required to perform a drug and alcohol test for pre-project access or post
- incident
- Must be on time and fit for duty for all shifts
- Mechanically inclined
- Able to perform physically demanding tasks outside in all types of weather and

terrain
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Ability to walk on uneven terrain, sitting/driving for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Reading and following work scope plans, drawings and engineered designs
- Must have excellent organizational, administrative, communication and

interpersonal skills
- Valid CSTS 2020 from ACSA
- Valid WHMIS Certification
- Valid Ground Disturbance 2 Certification
- Class 5 Drivers Licence

**Hours and Schedule**

Double Star Drilling’s tentative operation hours are from 7:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday. Depending on production, schedule and timelines weekends may be required

**What We Offer**
- Competitive Salary with Overtime
- Benefits package including Medical and Dental after 3 months of continuous

employment
- RRSP Matching Plan after 3 months of continuous employment
- Positive work environment
- Employee Referral Program
- Professional Growth Opportunities

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $42.00-$48.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- SR30 or equivalent operation: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CSTS2020 (required)
- WHMIS2015 (required)
- Ground Disturbance 2 (required)
- Class 5 drivers license (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Acheson, AB (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person