Driller Assistant Air, Mud, Water Well, Geothermal

Brightcore Energy

Boston, Massachusetts

Full Time

Posted February 5, 2026

$37 - $42/hr

Geothermal Energy

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Job Description

Assist with geothermal drilling operations by setting up and operating drilling equipment, maintaining safety standards, and supporting the team in a field-based, travel-intensive environment to ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Driller in daily geothermal drilling operations, including setting up and operating drilling equipment
Monitor and maintain drilling equipment, troubleshooting as needed
Handle and prepare drilling tools, pipes, and other equipment for use
Transport equipment and materials to and from the drill site
Follow safety protocols and ensure worksite compliance with health and safety regulations
Assist in operating mud systems, pressure control equipment, and related systems
Keep accurate records of drilling activities, progress, downtime, and equipment performance
Support general labor tasks such as rig setup, managing materials, and maintaining a safe work environment
Perform routine maintenance and inspections on tools and equipment

Requirements

Assist the Lead Driller in daily drilling operations, including setting up and operating drilling equipment, monitoring and maintaining equipment during the drilling process, troubleshooting as necessary, and performing routine maintenance and inspections on tools and equipment.
Handle and prepare drilling tools, pipes, and other equipment for use during operations, and transport equipment and materials to and from the drill site as needed.
Follow safety protocols and ensure the worksite is organized and compliant with health and safety regulations, including meeting proper safety and environmental standards during all phases of drilling operations.
Keep accurate records of daily drilling activities, including work progress, downtime, and equipment performance.
Support the team with general labor tasks, such as setting up rig structures, managing materials, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Understand and follow utility locate law and compliance procedures, safety protocols, instructions, and quality regulations.
Work a minimum of 30 hours per week to maintain full-time status, with an expectation of an average of 40 hours per week including overtime as scheduled.
Travel 100% in the greater Northeast Region of the United States, including CT, MA, NY, ME, VT, NH, NJ, and MD, and be willing to be away from home Monday through Friday with scheduled Saturdays, with lodging provided for overnight stays.
Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
Prior experience operating drilling equipment is required.
Understand and follow safety protocols, utility locate laws, and compliance procedures related to drilling operations.
Possess 5 years of construction and/or drilling experience in NY, NJ, CT, or MA.
Hold or be eligible for a Master Drilling license (a plus).
Hold or be eligible for NGWA certification (preferred).
Have experience with geothermal heat pumps (required).
Possess an active OSHA 30 SST card and Flagger certification (strongly preferred).
Possess an active Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (strongly preferred).
Be willing to work in a safety-sensitive position that requires pre-employment background checks, criminal history checks, and drug screening, including compliance with DOT regulations 49 CFR 40.25.
Be physically capable of performing the physical demands of the job, which include working in a field work environment and meeting safety standards.