Operations
Drilling Helpers
Various Locations · Regular · 5 openings
About the role
1. Drilling Operations Assistance
- Assist the Drilling Machine Operator in daily drilling activities.
- Help prepare, handle, assemble, and dismantle drilling rods, drill bits, casing, and other drilling accessories under supervision.
- Assist in borehole drilling, soil sampling, and Standard Penetration Test (SPT) activities.
- Help prepare and handle drilling fluids and support mud pump operations under the direction of the operator.
- Assist in collecting, labeling, organizing, and protecting soil samples for testing and documentation.
- Help maintain the designated drilling location and work area throughout the operation.
2. Equipment Handling and Maintenance
- Assist in the loading, unloading, setup, positioning, dismantling, and transport of drilling equipment.
- Clean drilling rods, casing, tools, and accessories after use.
- Assist in routine equipment inspection and report damaged, missing, or defective tools.
- Help organize and secure equipment before mobilization and demobilization.
- Maintain proper storage of tools, consumables, and drilling accessories.
3. Site Preparation and Housekeeping
- Assist in preparing drilling locations and organizing tools and materials.
- Help maintain safe access around the drilling rig and designated work areas.
- Perform housekeeping and ensure the site remains orderly and free from unnecessary obstructions.
- Assist with handling and disposal of drilling waste in accordance with project procedures and environmental requirements.
- Help secure equipment and materials at the end of each workday.
4. Safety and Compliance
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety helmet, safety shoes, gloves, and other task-specific protection.
- Follow instructions from the Drilling Machine Operator, Drilling Supervisor, and assigned site personnel.
- Maintain safe distances from rotating drill rods, moving machinery, suspended loads, and pressurized equipment.
- Never operate machinery or perform specialized tasks without proper training and authorization.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, injuries, and near-miss incidents.
- Participate in toolbox meetings and comply with company safety policies and project site rules.
5. Other Field Duties
- Assist in the mobilization and demobilization of drilling crews and equipment.
- Help transport tools, supplies, and materials within the project site.
- Assist in daily accomplishment recording and other documentation as directed.
- Perform other reasonable field support duties related to geotechnical operations.
Requirements
Updated résumé or biodata.
Valid government-issued ID.
NBI Clearance, Police Clearance, or other clearances required by company policy.
Barangay Clearance, if required by company policy.
Medical certificate or pre-employment medical examination results, as required by company policy and applicable regulations.
Certificate of employment or relevant training certificates, if available.