DFW - Geotechnical Drilling Coordinator

Job Summary

The Geotechnical Drilling Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and overseeing drilling operations for geotechnical site investigations. This role ensures that drilling activities meet project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. The coordinator works closely with engineers, drilling crews, subcontractors, and project managers to deliver accurate subsurface data on time and within budget.

About Terradyne Engineering

At Terradyne Engineering we have been experts in geotechnical and environmental engineering since 1995. We love giving back to our community, and here are some of the organizations we support: American Red Cross; Habitat for Humanity; Operation Finally Home, and this is to name a few.

Project Planning & Coordination

• Develop and manage daily and weekly drilling schedules based on project requirements.
• Review geotechnical investigation plans, borehole logs, and drilling specifications with project engineers.
• Determine equipment, materials, and personnel required for each drilling project.
• Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of rigs, support vehicles, and drill teams.

Field Operations Management

• Oversee drilling crews to ensure proper execution of drilling, and sampling.
• Monitor drilling progress, drilling methods, and sample quality.
• Troubleshoot field challenges such as refusal, groundwater issues, and access constraints.
• Ensure accurate documentation of drilling activities, depths, and soil classifications.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards at drill sites.
• Conduct site inspections and safety briefings for crews and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal drilling regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date safety documentation, permits, and hazard assessments.

Communication & Reporting

• Serve as the primary point of contact between drilling crews, geotechnical engineers, project managers, and clients.
• Provide real-time updates on drilling progress and site conditions.
• Review and verify field logs, daily reports, and chain-of-custody documentation for samples.
• Assist with the preparation of final site investigation reports as needed.

Equipment & Resource Management

• Schedule maintenance and inspections for drilling rigs and related equipment.
• Manage inventory of tools, consumables, and sampling supplies.
• Identify equipment needs and coordinate repairs or replacements.
• Reporting any issues to the supervisor/manager
• Any other task requested by the supervisor/ manager 

Financial Oversight

• Monitor project budgets and job cost performance across all active projects.
• Participate in monthly job cost reviews and collaborate with leadership on financial forecasting.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement corrective actions to improve job profitability.
• Monitor DRI branch P&L to ensure DRI branch is being cost and labor-efficient.

Job Skills & Requirements

• High school diploma or technical certificate required, degree in geology, civil engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of experience in geotechnical drilling or site investigation operations.
• Prior experience supervising drilling crews or coordinating field operations is desirable.
• Basic computer skills such as Word and Excel
• Enjoy working indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Always adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
• Must be a self-starter, reliable, and come with a good and humble attitude
• Attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork, communication, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Basic Math knowledge.
• Clean MVR, background, and drug screening.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Tasks assigned by the supervisor or manager

Benefits

• Medical insurance (United Healthcare) 
• Dental & Vision (Guardian)
• 401K Match (Principal)
• PTO accrual since (start accruing since your 1st workday)
• 7 Paid Holidays (It varies per job site/client needs)
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and growth.
• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Terradyne Engineering Core Values

Integrity| Loyalty | Commitment to excellence | Ambitious/Hardworking | Passionate | Humility