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We operate in unstable slopes, emergency geohazard conditions, and structurally sensitive environments where installation accuracy, casing integrity, and ground control determine project success. Clear, supported advancement to more senior roles - either into crew leadership (lead hand, superintendent) or into more senior technical roles in drilling or shotcrete sculpting.

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<h5>Casing Drilling Specialist </h5>At GeoStabilization International, deep foundation, small diameter drilling is mission-critical work. We operate in unstable slopes, emergency geohazard conditions, and structurally sensitive environments where installation accuracy, casing integrity, and ground control determine project success. We are seeking casing drilling specialists who understand that this work is not about spinning steel — it is about installing structural systems correctly the first time. Why Choose GSI If you're already in Geohazard, environmental or a similar industry doing the things we do, you probably have options. Why come to work with us? At GSI, you're not just working —you're building people, solving complex problems, and taking pride in work that keeps communities safe. Here, you'll get: <ul><li>Great teams filled with hardworking people from every walk of life, that are learning to do things the same way: quality, safety and team focused. </li><li>Clear, supported advancement to more senior roles - either into crew leadership (lead hand, superintendent) or into more senior technical roles in drilling or shotcrete sculpting. </li><li>A deep backlog of important work - you stay busy helping communities year round. </li><li>Company ownership—yes, you become an owner here. </li><li>Commitment to doing things the right way and putting the best tools in your hands. </li></ul><h5>Responsibilities </h5>What You'll Lead As an experienced driller, you'll work on projects across the U.S. leading crews and teams in the application of drilling techniques. Your core responsibilities include: <ul><li>Applying your skills across a variety of geohazard mitigation systems and projects </li><li>Executing safety plans—protecting the people around you is priority #1 </li><li>Coaching and developing teammates to be more effective and grow their skills. </li><li>Helping with equipment maintenance and jobsite organization </li><li>Communicating clearly with clients and internal teams </li></ul>Growth Path This is not a static trade role. High performers can drill for us as long as they want, but they can also advance into: <ul><li>Sr. Drillers </li><li>Working Foreman </li><li>Superintendent </li><li>Field Operations Leadership </li></ul>We invest in professionals who pursue mastery, elevate team standards, and demonstrate the discipline to lead. If you take pride in precision, understand structural responsibility, and want to operate at a higher performance standard, this is where you scale your impact. <h5>Qualifications </h5>Core Technical Requirements – Casing Focused <ul><li>Minimum 3+ years of deep casing drilling experience in geotechnical or ground support applications </li><li>Demonstrated experience with: </li><li><ul><li>Concentric casing systems (e.g., Symmetrix, ODEX, Elemex, or equivalent) </li><li>Duplex head drilling systems </li><li>Dual Rotary drilling systems </li><li>Percussion drill systems </li><li>Temporary and permanent casing installation </li><li>Tie-back and micropile casing systems </li></ul></li><li>Proven ability to advance casing through: </li><li><ul><li>Collapsing overburden </li><li>Mixed face conditions </li><li>Variable rock-to-soil transitions </li><li>High groundwater environments </li><li>Flowing sands </li></ul></li><li>Experience maintaining verticality, alignment, and embedment tolerances within engineered specifications </li><li>Strong understanding of casing sequencing, grout control, and structural load transfer principles </li></ul>What Separates Good from Elite Casing Drill Operators at GSI Competent operators: <ul><li>Can run casing systems with supervision </li><li>Meet installation requirements </li><li>Follow instructions </li></ul>Elite operators: <ul><li>Anticipate subsurface challenges before they escalate </li><li>Protect casing integrity and minimize rework </li><li>Improve production efficiency without sacrificing precision </li><li>Mentor junior crew members on proper casing technique </li><li>Take ownership of the structural outcome — not just the drill </li></ul>Work & Travel Expectations <ul><li>Outdoor work in climates ranging from mountains to deserts </li><li>Typical construction-site hazards and noise levels </li><li>Regular lifting of 75 lbs+ </li><li>Extensive travel—up to 100% across the U.S. </li></ul>Compensation & Benefits This is an hourly leadership role with significant earning potential: <ul><li>$27–$35 per hour based on experience level most relevant to our projects. If you don't have them all, we'll train you and push you up the pay range as you learn. </li><li>Annual performance bonus </li><li>Equity ownership program - every employee is an owner! </li><li>100% paid travel (flights, hotels, food, and other travel) </li><li>Medical, dental, vision (HSA/FSA) </li><li>Accident, life, disability insurance </li><li>401(k) </li><li>Generous paid time off policy </li></ul>About Us GeoStabilization International (GSI) is North America's leading geohazard mitigation firm, specializing in emergency response for landslides, rockfall, and slope failures. With the largest portfolio of its kind worldwide, we deliver innovative design/build solutions in the most challenging environments. We're a growing $550M organization built on craftsmanship, integrity, and taking care of our people. GSI is an equal opportunity employer.

GeoStabilization International

Traveling Casing Driller

Coaching

Communication Skills

Construction

Drilling

Emergency Response

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Flexible Spending Accounts

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem Solving Skills

Safety/Work Safety

Sculpture

Systems Administration/Management

Team Lead/Manager

Tolerance Analysis

Willing to Travel

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Collects and inputs data into gas storage asset information databases including geological data, gas well data, operating/maintenance data and reservoir performance data, •Assists in managing gas storage construction & maintenance activities associated with gas storage wells including drilling, down-hole inspections, well repairs, re-lining, fracking, acidizing, and plugging. •Assists in managing gas storage projects including preparing/performing business cases, investment authorization requests, project schedules, contractor work scopes, bid evaluations, material specifications, material orders, invoice approvals, contractor field management, and project cost control.

Company Summary Statement :
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.

Overview:
This position provides technical support for development, operation, and maintenance of underground natural gas storage reservoirs. Job responsibilities include monitoring operating performance, maintaining records, project management, developing procedures, business planning, performing studies, and regulatory compliance. 

Responsibilities:
•Assists with complying with PHMSA Underground Gas Storage regulations.  Duties include assistance in  maintaining TaskOP data management system, preparing for/participating in PHMSA inspections, monitoring SIMP progress, maintaining procedures. •Assists in managing gas storage projects including preparing/performing business cases, investment authorization requests, project schedules, contractor work scopes, bid evaluations, material specifications, material orders, invoice approvals, contractor field management, and project cost control. •Collects and inputs data into gas storage asset information databases including geological data, gas well data, operating/maintenance data and reservoir performance data, •Assists in managing gas storage construction & maintenance activities associated with gas storage wells including drilling, down-hole inspections, well repairs, re-lining, fracking, acidizing, and plugging. •Monitors gas storage operational performance by performing/overseeing: stabilized reservoir pressure tests, gas storage inventory analysis studies, reservoir simulation models, gas storage performance analysis, and gas well flow testing. •Assists in development of operational strategies, budget recommendations, and business plans in support of short and long-term business objectives. •Supports business planning by developing/proposing capital investment plans, maintenance programs, and budgets. •Supports regulatory compliance by preparing well drilling/work-over permits, preparing regulatory reports, and supporting compliance programs. •Supports corporate safety compliance and safe working practices by performing/developing jobsite safety tailgates, safety audits, safety investigations, and safety procedures. •Performs other duties as assigned •Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications:
Required EducationBachelor's Degree in geology, petroleum engineering, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Professional engineer or geology certification(s), gas reservoir modeling experience, and LMKR GeoGraphix software application experienceExperience in gas storage work or a related field</li><li>Regulatory compliance experience</li></ul>

Louisville Gas & Electric Co

Gas Storage Engineer or Geologist

Analysis Skills

Bid Analysis

Budgeting

Business Case

Business Plan

Business Support

Community Support

Corporate Compliance

Cost Engineering

Customer Support/Service

Data Collection

Data Entry

Data Management

Data Storage

Gas Engineering

Geological Engineering

Geology

Hydraulic Fracturing

Investment Capital

Natural Gas

Oil and Gas

Operational Strategy

Operations Planning

Performance Analysis

Petroleum Engineering

Procedure Development

Professional Engineer

Project Schedule

Project/Program Management

Record Keeping

Regulations

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Reports

Reporting Skills

Safety Compliance

Safety Process

Simulation

Storage Software

Strategic Planning

Sustainability

Technical Support

Volunteer Experience

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The Drill Tech assists the Driller in conducting drilling operations and performing routine mechanical tasks at drill or pump sites for collector water well projects. Operate and maintain service trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps, and other drilling site equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation, including lubrication and cleaning.

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary The Drill Tech assists the Driller in conducting drilling operations and performing routine mechanical tasks at drill or pump sites for collector water well projects. Essential Job Accountabilities <ul><li>Provide general labor assistance to operators on water well projects. </li><li>Ensure adherence to all safety and quality procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment </li><li>Lift and move drill pipe and materials weighing up to 50 lbs., and assist with lifting components up to 100 lbs. to support operational needs </li><li>Collaborate with the drilling crew and work independently to accomplish tasks and achieve project goals </li><li>Operate and maintain service trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps, and other drilling site equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation, including lubrication and cleaning </li><li>Transport drilling rigs and equipment between sites and set up job sites to facilitate smooth logistics and operations - valid and clean driving record required. </li><li>Complete daily paperwork accurately to maintain time and material records and ensure proper documentation </li><li>Collect and accurately label drill cutting or water samples for analysis to ensure precise and reliable data collection </li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall team objectives and project success </li></ul> Education <ul><li>High school diploma or GED </li></ul> Work Experience <ul><li>Construction site experience or similar outdoor industry experience preferred </li></ul> Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities <ul><li>Must possess a valid driver's license and be capable of obtaining a CDL (B minimum, but A preferred) </li><li>Requires ability to work with equipment that vibrates and work near moving mechanical parts </li><li>Construction and welding experience preferred </li><li>Must be able to travel and spend weeks away from home, potentially long distances from home (within continental USA) </li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Good organizational skills </li><li>Able to work in small teams successfully </li><li>Mechanical aptitude a plus </li><li>Must be dependable and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions </li><li>Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs occasionally </li><li>Must be able to stand on feet for 10-12-hour shifts </li></ul> Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Requirements/Skills <ul><li>Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and the crew you are working with </li><li>Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct daily </li><li>Must be able to travel and be away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time </li></ul> About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here. Notice to Staffing Agencies Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited

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