Development Tech

Position Summary

Responsible for all aspects of well installation and drill contractor support, and wellfield construction tasks. This is the entry-level position responsible for casing and drilling support tasks as well as wellfield construction duties. The position performs routine tasks and duties, as assigned, and assists higher-level staff in performing the more complex and difficult tasks. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment. Employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under the immediate supervision of the team supervisor, or with assistance from more experienced staff while learning job tasks.

Essential Functions

• Supply drill rigs with appropriate casing materials, supplies and equipment.
• Measure casing and deliver cementing equipment and materials to drill rigs.
• Repair cementers and grouters and generally troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Top off cased wells.
• Ensure adequate drill water is available.
• Ensure compliance with environmental aspects of the drilling program.
• Construct pipelines, header house and distribution piping.
• Install metering equipment and electrical cables.
• Fabricate sub-assemblies and assemblies.
• Install cables and distribution piping.
• Build piping headers, fuse polypipe, glue PVC piping and connect metal piping components.
• Assemble most of the above into a producing wellfield.
• Regular attendance.
• May be asked to perform tasks outside of these work areas on occasion when and where necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Safety Practices And Policy

The employee must be knowledgeable about and follow the Company's safety policies and procedures.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands : The employee is regularly mobile (walking, standing); uses hands for various tasks; must see and hear adequately to perform all essential functions and maintain a safe work environment. The employee frequently climbs or balances and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment : The employee is regularly exposed to mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. Occasional exposure to routine industrial hazards which may include fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock. Potential exposure to low-level radiation. Noise level is usually moderate to loud. The employee may work on the back of an elevated trailer (less than 6' off ground) and may climb ladders to heights of 20'–25' to check water levels in tanks.

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