Lead Driller

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a strong drilling background, particularly within Sonic and/or Rotary drilling services, and have demonstrable experience working for a recognised drilling contractor.

Due to continued and sustained growth in the UK and Ireland, and investment in new plant, we are looking to recruit a Lead Driller (Sonic & Rotary Drilling). Reporting to the Drilling Manager, you will join an experienced and enthusiastic team of staff delivering drilling and ground investigation services to a wide-ranging client base across Ireland and the UK. The Lead Driller will primarily be responsible for safely setting up and completing sonic drilling services, in accordance with the specification provided by the Client.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance with all Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies and site specific requirements at all times
• Responsible for the health and safety of the drill crew and other operatives and sub-contractors who may be operating within the drilling area controlled by the Lead Driller
• Attend inductions, training and EH&S meetings as and when required
• Work with Project Managers and Site Engineers to ensure field work is delivered safely and efficiently whilst maintaining high quality standards
• Produce site records including, but not limited to; daily drilling logs, pre-start drilling rig checks, one-minute risk assessments, vehicle and tachograph records
• Undertake ground investigation utilising sonic drilling in accordance with the appropriate specification
• Complete in-situ testing and sampling in accordance with the requirements set out in Eurocode 7 / British Standards / job specification
• Carry out routine and preventative maintenance, including regular cleaning of rig and vehicle, as and when required. Ensuring the maintenance and appearance of the drill rig and vehicle is kept to a high standard
• Undertake other general labouring duties e.g. erecting fences, general reinstatement, light instrument monitoring, delivery of consumables, hand dug inspection pits and collection of samples

Role Requirements 

• Full Clean UK Diving License with ability/licence to tow desirable
• Valid CSR/CSCS/SafePass card
• Level 2 NVQ in Land Drilling (Preferred)
• BDA Audited Lead Driller (Preferred)
• Mobility, flexibility and commitment
• Excellent awareness of Health & Safety
• Organised and motivated
• Willingness to work away from home for extended periods
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Keep accurate, legible records of work / tests carried out

Salary and benefits: 

• £ commensurate with experience
• Contributory pension scheme
• Health insurance package
• Regular training and development, including in-house mentoring scheme and NVQ training
• Full training in Sonic Drilling Operations will be provided on appointment, with the benefit of a Master Driller from the rig supplier giving first hand training over the initial month of working.

Our sites are based throughout Ireland and the UK, with significant travelling involved. You must be willing to stay away from home during the week when necessary and be available to work occasional weekends.

How to apply:

For more information, please email darren.omahony@causewaygeotech.com or call 028 27666640.

Causeway Geotech Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Assistant Driller

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a strong drilling background, particularly within Sonic and/or Rotary drilling services, and have demonstrable experience working for a recognised drilling contractor.

Due to continued and sustained growth in the UK, and a significant increase in workload and investment in new plant, we are looking to recruit an Assistant Driller (Sonic & Rotary Drilling). Reporting to the Drilling Manager, you will join an experienced and enthusiastic team of staff delivering drilling and ground investigation services to a wide-ranging client base across Ireland and the UK. You will work in a team with a Sonic Lead Driller to provide support and assistance to them.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance with all Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies and site specific requirements at all times
• Responsible for the health and safety of the drill crew and other operatives and sub-contractors who may be operating within the drilling area controlled by the Lead Driller
• Attend inductions, training and EH&S meetings as and when required
• Work with Project Managers and Site Engineers to ensure field work is delivered safely and efficiently whilst maintaining high quality standards
• Produce site records including, but not limited to; daily drilling logs, pre-start drilling rig checks, one-minute risk assessments, vehicle and tachograph records
• Provide semi-skilled labour assistance, primarily in sonic and rotary drilling
• Assist the Lead Driller with the maintenance and appearance of the drill rig and vehicle is kept to a high standard
• Undertake other general labouring duties e.g. erecting fences, general reinstatement, light instrument monitoring, delivery of consumables, hand dug inspection pits and collection of samples

Role Requirements 

• Full Clean UK Diving License with ability/licence to tow desirable
• Valid CSR/CSCS/SafePass card
• Mobility, flexibility and commitment
• Excellent awareness of Health & Safety
• Organised and motivated
• Willingness to work away from home for extended periods
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

 Salary and benefits: 

• £ commensurate with experience
• Contributory pension scheme
• Health insurance package
• Regular training and development, including in-house mentoring scheme and NVQ training
• Opportunity to be trained as a lead driller through in-house Apprenticeship Scheme
• Full training in Sonic Drilling Operations will be provided on appointment, with the benefit of a Master Driller from the rig supplier giving first hand training over the initial month of working.

Our sites are based throughout Ireland and the UK, with significant travelling involved. You must be willing to stay away from home during the week when necessary and be available to work occasional weekends.

How to apply:

For more information, please email darren.omahony@causewaygeotech.com or call 028 27666640.

Causeway Geotech Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Marine Site Engineer

JOB TITLE: Marine Site Engineer

RESPONSIBLE TO: Marine Contracts Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Site Supervision of Marine Ground Investigation contracts

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE: Primarily site-based support duties for input to marine ground investigation contracts of varying scale in nearshore and offshore environments. Duties shall range from Site Supervision of drilling crews, logging of samples in accordance with relevant standards (e.g. EC7, BS 5930, ASTM), maintaining site records, liaising with the Client’s Representatives and input to daily progress updates and meetings.  You will work away aboard vessels (typically jack-up barges) for extended periods.  Location of sites will vary from Ireland, UK, Europe and the Americas.

MAIN TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

You will report to the Marine Contracts Manager and form part of a dedicated team set up for the delivery and execution of marine ground investigation contracts.  You will be allocated to a jack-up barge (or other vessel) and perform a crucial Site Management role in the delivery of marine ground investigation contracts of varying scale and complexity.  This role shall see you work on overwater sites around the coast of Ireland, the UK, Europe and the Americas.  There will be regular opportunities for overseas training and development, including with other companies within the Sealaska group.

• Management of marine site investigation works, generally working off a jack-up barge and overseeing sonic drilling, rotary wireline coring, CPTs, vibrocoring.
• Be prepared to work away from home in marine environment.  This will involve significant periods of time away from home on sites across Ireland, the UK, Europe and the Americas.
• Carry out logging of soil and rock core in line with latest standards and job specification requirements (e.g. (BS, EC7, ASTM, etc).  Maintain shift logs and submit to the project team during each shift.
• Maintain regular contact with the Contract Manager in the Marine Contracts Department.  Issue logs and Daily Production Records at the end of each shift.
• Provide technical and operational supervision and guidance to the drilling/site crews.  Liaise with the Clients Representatives as required and provide regular updates, including briefing on progress at daily site meetings.
• Obtain information from site and arrange forwarding of preliminary exploratory hole logs to Client/Engineer
• Monitoring on site HSQE and familiarity with recording and reporting issues.
• Compliance with Management System Procedures and Work Instructions
• Awareness of responsibilities within Integrated Management Programmes
• Assist in audits
• Identification and processing of non-conformances including corrective and preventative actions
• Remain supportive and accommodating with company management
• Be pro-active in professional and career development.

REQUIRED CRITERIA:

• Degree in relevant discipline, such as Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or Environmental Engineering
• Experience in ground investigation or marine construction (minimum 2-3 years)
• Good technical knowledge in the field of geotechnical engineering
• Familiarity with current ground investigation standards and their implementation
• Solid IT skills and ability to use digital logging aids
• Good communication skills and attention to detail in record-keeping
• Full clean driving licence
• Ambition and desire to progress in the industry
• Ability to work as part of a larger team

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Post graduate qualification
• BOSIET/GWO/STCW95 training
• SSSTS/SMSTS/IOSH/NEBOSH
• US Visa (L2)

REMUNERATION PACKAGE:

• Competitive starting salary (commensurate with experience)
• Company vehicle
• Paid expenses and subsistence allowance for working away
• Contributory pension
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive training programme
• Opportunity to work rotation for remote projects (e.g. 3 weeks on, 1 week off pattern)

ABOUT CAUSEWAY GEOTECH:

Causeway Geotech, part of Sealaska’s ocean health and environmental business platform of Woocheen, provide land and marine ground investigation services operating from its headquarters in Ballymoney, Co Antrim, and regional office in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. We are a leading ground investigation contractor who operate a fleet of modern rigs, from compact dynamic sampling units through large roto-sonic rigs, operated by our own directly employed BDA Audited Lead Drillers. As a business, we employ a team of geologists, engineers and environmental specialists to oversee the execution of and solution to challenging ground investigation problems.

ABOUT SEALASKA:

Sealaska is an Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska, formed under federal law in 1971. With more than 23,000 shareholders of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian background, its purpose is to strengthen its people, culture and homelands. Profits from Sealaska’s businesses directly support Alaska Native communities with scholarships, economic opportunity, revitalization of Indigenous culture and language, and more. Learn more at Sealaska.com.

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

JOB TITLE: Graduate Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist / Environmental Engineer

RESPONSIBLE TO: Contracts Director

RESPONSIBLE FOR:  Office and/or site based support duties for input to ground investigation contracts of varying scale.  Duties shall range from Site Supervision of drilling crews, through logging of trial pits, slit trenches, executing as-built surveys, completion of  environmental monitoring duties, assisting with writing of reports, inputting of geotechnical data, assisting with data interpretation and basic design.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:  You will be working for the largest site investigation contractor in Ireland, based from either their Head Quarters in Ballymoney, Co Antrim, or at their office in Balbriggan, North Co Dublin.  You will be working under the guidance of a core team of skilled, experienced engineers and geologists and will have the opportunity to work on sites across Ireland and GB, as well as occasionally further afield, including the USA and Europe.

MAIN TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Work within a strong team of Geotechnical Engineers/Engineering Geologists in an office and/or site based environment to produce Ground Investigation data and reports
• Mixture of site and office work intrinsic to the position
• Logging of soil and rock in accordance with BS 5930:2015 (+A1 2020) in the field and at HQ
• Opportunity to work on some of the largest infrastructure ground investigation contracts ever completed on the island of Ireland
• Prepare Factual and Interpretative Ground Investigation Reports, with a strong leaning towards focusing on interpretation of collated data
• Assistance in contract management, preparation of health and safety plans and their implementation, quality control in accordance with the relevant industry standards, budget management and technical reporting writing
• Be willing to travel to sites as required and work away from home for extended periods
• You will be given comprehensive safety and technical training over the course of your employment.

REQUIRED CRITERIA:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Engineering Geology, with post-graduate qualification or experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Good technical knowledge in the field of geotechnical engineering
• Ability to produce accurate, concise, well-presented reports within deadlines
• Familiarity with the current ground investigation standards and their implementation
• Solid skills in the core MS suite of software, especially Excel
• Good IT and communication skills
• Full, clean UK/Ireland driving licence
• Ambition and desire to progress in the industry
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a larger team.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Post graduate qualification
• Industry experience in either contracting or consultancy
• Experience of construction supervision through previous placement or summer work

REMUNERATION PACKAGE:

• Competitive starting salary (£22,500-£25,000 / €25,000-€28,500)
• Company vehicle
• Paid expenses and subsistence allowance for working away
• Other benefits, including contributory pension and private medical insurance
• Comprehensive training programme.

For more information, please email darren.omahony@causewaygeotech.com or call 02827666640.

ABOUT CAUSEWAY GEOTECH:  Causeway Geotech, part of Sealaska’s ocean health and environmental business platform of Woocheen, provide land and marine ground investigation services operating from its headquarters in Ballymoney, Co Antrim, and regional office in Balbriggan, Co Dublin.  We are a leading ground investigation contractor who operate a fleet of modern rigs, from compact dynamic sampling units through large roto-sonic rigs, operated by our own directly employed BDA Audited Lead Drillers.  As a business, we employ a team of geologists, engineers and environmental specialists to oversee the execution of and solution to challenging ground investigation problems.

ABOUT SEALASKA:  Sealaska is an Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska, formed under federal law in 1971. With more than 23,000 shareholders of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian background, its purpose is to strengthen its people, culture and homelands. Profits from Sealaska’s businesses directly support Alaska Native communities with scholarships, economic opportunity, revitalization of Indigenous culture and language, and more. Learn more at Sealaska.com.

Site Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer

JOB TITLE:  Site Engineering Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer

RESPONSIBLE TO: Contracts Director

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Execution and supervision of ground investigation site activities

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE: You will be working for the largest site investigation contractor in Ireland, based from either their Head Quarters in Ballymoney, Co Antrim, or at their office in Balbriggan, North Co Dublin.  You will be responsible for the execution and supervision of various ground investigation site activities, working on a variety of projects of varying scale and complexity.  You will have the opportunity to also work on nearshore marine ground investigation contracts in Ireland, the UK, the USA and Europe.

MAIN TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Work within a strong team of Geotechnical Engineers/Engineering Geologists in a site based environment to oversee and execute core activities in completing ground investigation projects
• Mixture of site and office work intrinsic to the position
• Be able to manage and direct site staff and liaise closely with the Client/Client’s Representative to ensure smooth delivery of programme
• Preparation and implementation of health and safety plans, quality control in accordance with the relevant industry standards
• Be familiar with all the relevant ground investigation standards and ensure technical compliance with best practice on site
• Ability to work as part of a large team, and on other occasions work on a self-sufficient capacity
• Report to the Contracts Director regarding quality and technical performances on contracts – both personnel and operations
• Be willing to travel to sites as required to work
• As and when required, carry out all other roles listed in job description for Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager.

REQUIRED CRITERIA:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology, with post-graduate qualification or experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the industry (either in a consultancy or contracting background)
• Good technical knowledge in the field of geotechnical engineering
• Ability to produce accurate, concise, well-presented reports within deadlines
• Familiarity with the current ground investigation standards and their implementation
• Good IT and communication skills
• Full UK/Ireland driving licence
• Ambition and desire to progress in the industry
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a larger team

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Chartered Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist (IGI / IEI / FGS / ICE)
• IOSH Managing Safely in Construction
• SSSTS/SMSTS
• Industry experience in either contracting or consultancy
• Experience of construction supervision

REMUNERATION PACKAGE:

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Flexible working options
• Company vehicle
• Other benefits, including pension and private medical insurance
• Comprehensive training programme.

For more information, please email darren.omahony@causewaygeotech.com or call 02827666640.

ABOUT CAUSEWAY GEOTECH:  Causeway Geotech, part of Sealaska’s ocean health and environmental business platform of Woocheen, provide land and marine ground investigation services operating from its headquarters in Ballymoney, Co Antrim, and regional office in Balbriggan, Co Dublin.  We are a leading ground investigation contractor who operate a fleet of modern rigs, from compact dynamic sampling units through large roto-sonic rigs, operated by our own directly employed BDA Audited Lead Drillers.  As a business, we employ a team of geologists, engineers and environmental specialists to oversee the execution of and solution to challenging ground investigation problems.

ABOUT SEALASKA:  Sealaska is an Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska, formed under federal law in 1971. With more than 23,000 shareholders of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian background, its purpose is to strengthen its people, culture and homelands. Profits from Sealaska’s businesses directly support Alaska Native communities with scholarships, economic opportunity, revitalization of Indigenous culture and language, and more. Learn more at Sealaska.com.

Site Agent

JOB TITLE:  Site Agent

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Contracts Director

RESPONSIBLE FOR:  Management of site operations

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE: You will be working for the largest site investigation contractor in Ireland, based from either their Head Quarters in Ballymoney, Co Antrim, or at their office in Balbriggan, North Co Dublin.  You will be responsible for the management of complex site investigation projects, managing the wider site team and being the primary point of contact for the Client on the ground.  You will have the opportunity to also work on nearshore marine ground investigation contracts in Ireland, the UK, the USA and Europe.

MAIN TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Coordinate site works – on larger contracts, provide guidance for the Site Engineers who will report to the Site Agent; on smaller to medium contracts, carry out site duties as required
• Act as key link between site engineering and office engineering teams
• Carry out regular site audits and maintain register of same
• Provide training and guidance to site staff – Site Engineers, Technicians and Drillers
• Manage the collation of high quality site records (logs, site diaries, in-situ test results)
• Check site records and make sure they’re of acceptable standard
• Issue site records in timely fashion (daily) to the office – either hard copies, where practicable, or electronic copy
• Liaise with the Client / Client’s Representative, as and when required
• On certain schemes, the Site Agent will be responsible for attending project progress meetings
• Should several large schemes be ongoing simultaneously, the Site Agent will be responsible for overseeing overall quality and progress. The Site Engineers will report to the Site Agent
• Responsible for the monitoring of health and safety standards on site and should put together recommendations for improving systems and standards
• Assist the Project Management & Logistics Teams in preparing resources required for each site
• Flag up issues at an early stage concerning slow progress on sites, problems with resourcing, issues outwith our control etc
• Be able to provide an authoritative engineering assessment on site as and where required (for example, formation inspections, foundation design for basic structures)

REQUIRED CRITERIA:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology, with post-graduate qualification or experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry (either in a consultancy or contracting background)
• Good technical knowledge in the field of geotechnical engineering
• Ability to produce accurate, concise, well-presented reports within deadlines
• Familiarity with the current ground investigation standards and their implementation
• Good IT and communication skills
• Experience of construction/ground investigation supervision
• Full UK/Ireland driving licence
• Ambition and desire to progress in the industry
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a larger team

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Chartered Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist (IGI / IEI / FGS / ICE)
• IOSH Managing Safely in Construction
• SSSTS/SMSTS

REMUNERATION PACKAGE:

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Flexible working options
• Company vehicle
• Other benefits, including pension and private medical insurance
• Comprehensive training programme.

For more information, please email darren.omahony@causewaygeotech.com or call 02827666640.

ABOUT CAUSEWAY GEOTECH:  Causeway Geotech, part of Sealaska’s ocean health and environmental business platform of Woocheen, provide land and marine ground investigation services operating from its headquarters in Ballymoney, Co Antrim, and regional office in Balbriggan, Co Dublin.  We are a leading ground investigation contractor who operate a fleet of modern rigs, from compact dynamic sampling units through large roto-sonic rigs, operated by our own directly employed BDA Audited Lead Drillers.  As a business, we employ a team of geologists, engineers and environmental specialists to oversee the execution of and solution to challenging ground investigation problems.

ABOUT SEALASKA:  Sealaska is an Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska, formed under federal law in 1971. With more than 23,000 shareholders of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian background, its purpose is to strengthen its people, culture and homelands. Profits from Sealaska’s businesses directly support Alaska Native communities with scholarships, economic opportunity, revitalization of Indigenous culture and language, and more. Learn more at Sealaska.com.

Trainee Laboratory Technician

JOB TITLE:  Trainee Laboratory Technician

RESPONSIBLE TO: Laboratory Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Testing of soil and rock samples

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE: Working in a team, carrying out a range of geotechnical soil testing. Based in our laboratory at our main headquarters in Ballymoney.

MAIN TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Carrying out a range of testing on soil samples.
• Accurate reporting of results to senior staff.
• Once trained, each technician will be assessed to measure competency in carrying out each test to a particular standard.
• Liaise with senior staff to ensure testing is completed within designated time frames.
• Occasionally, technicians will help with the isolation of samples from our stores.
• General housekeeping.

REQUIRED CRITERIA:

• No previous experience or qualifications necessary.
• Due to the nature of the work, full training will be provided on the job, by an experienced technician.
• Must be able to work to deadlines and work within a team in a busy environment.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Experience in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE:

• £10.50 per hour, plus performance related bonus for probationary period of six months.

For more information, please email joseph.nicholl@causewaygeotech.com

ABOUT CAUSEWAY GEOTECH:  Causeway Geotech, part of Sealaska’s ocean health and environmental business platform of Woocheen, provide land and marine ground investigation services operating from its headquarters in Ballymoney, Co Antrim, and regional office in Balbriggan, Co Dublin.  We are a leading ground investigation contractor who operate a fleet of modern rigs, from compact dynamic sampling units through large roto-sonic rigs, operated by our own directly employed BDA Audited Lead Drillers.  As a business, we employ a team of geologists, engineers and environmental specialists to oversee the execution of and solution to challenging ground investigation problems.

ABOUT SEALASKA:  Sealaska is an Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska, formed under federal law in 1971. With more than 23,000 shareholders of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian background, its purpose is to strengthen its people, culture and homelands. Profits from Sealaska’s businesses directly support Alaska Native communities with scholarships, economic opportunity, revitalization of Indigenous culture and language, and more. Learn more at Sealaska.com.