Job Description

Company Background Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, with offices in Vernon, Delta, and Grande Prairie. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our pipeline of high-quality advanced-stage projects. Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada\'s largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms. One of the key advantages Geotech has over its competition is the wide range of drilling and specialized sampling services the company offers. We can do everything from helicopter portable sonic drilling to cone penetration testing. Geotech remains sharply focused on being the drilling contractor of choice for our employees and clients, providing industry-leading safety programs, technologically advanced equipment, and positive, solution-minded employees. For more information on Geotech, visit our website at https://www.geotechdrilling.com. We are actively seeking a Yard Manager in Prince George, BC. In this pivotal role, you\'ll be a key player in this fast-paced environment, ensuring efficient, organized, and safe operations in the Geotech Yard.

Yard Manager The Yard Manager (YM) is responsible for carrying out a variety of tasks in a fast-paced working environment. These tasks vary from general yard organization to filling requisitions and assisting with loading equipment for projects. The YM is required to show initiative, have a positive attitude and the have the ability to multitask effectively. This individual will take accountability for the efficient operation of the yard and its staff. This position requires strong time management, organizational skill, and the willingness to adapt to the constant changes of the drilling industry. You must be flexible in nature and be able to work collaboratively with many stakeholders, while meeting deadlines and expectations of the role.

Location: Prince George, BC. YM Duties and Responsibilities:

• Management of yard by maintaining cleanliness and order.
• Delegate tasks to yard technicians to ensure day to day activities are performed efficiently & effectively.
• Review and update requisitions for completeness, accuracy and that inventory quantities are satisfactory.
• Ensure requisitions are appropriately staged and organized.
• Ensure incoming loads are documented, inspected for quality and proper work orders are created for equipment to be tested, repaired, tagged for use, and inventoried (e.g., Review SLK kits and restock with supplies).
• Ensure outgoing loads are logically organized, complete, and secure for transport.
• Ensure quality of outgoing loads and report all defects or errors to the QA/QC Manager.
• Repair/maintain downhole tooling.
• Computer related tasks as necessary.
• Maintain constant communication with yard technicians and operations staff. Exert excellent prioritizing skill to meet and exceed project timelines.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in an industrial management setting, drilling industry preferred (Construction and Mining industries also considered assets).
• Experience managing and coordinating junior staff and their tasks.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Comfortability in a fast-paced environment with ever changing demands.
• Intermediate use of computer software including Microsoft Outlook, MS Word and Excel. (SALUS and Microsoft Dynamics Nav experience are considered assets).
• Flexible nature and a positive outlook.

Hours of Work: 8:30-5pm Monday to Friday, 30-minute unpaid lunch. Overtime opportunities as needed. Salary: $30.00 - $35.00/hr based on experience and qualifications.