Cable Excavator Operator

About the job

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- Reporting to a team leader or foreman, you will join a team specialised in directional drilling to install networks (water, gas, electricity, telecoms, sanitation) without trench excavation along the entire length, minimising environmental and traffic impact.

Main responsibilities:
- Apply company rules regarding safety and environmental protection
- Operate Tracto-Technik 15X and Grundopit drilling rigs
- Master guidance, drilling, mud pressure parameters, etc.
- Detect excavation anomalies, correct them and alert in case of serious incidents
- Master directional drilling with a DigiTrak guidance system
- Identify and manage incidents or breakdowns on the drilling rig
- Provide concise and accurate production reporting
- Collaborate and communicate daily with site teams


- Minimum 3 years’ experience operating drilling rigs
- Rigour, meticulousness and sense of responsibility
- Good knowledge of geology and understanding of ground reactions during drilling
- Knowledge of electricity, hydraulics, welding, oxy-cutting, mechanics
- Swiss M7 licence "horizontal drilling" (recommended)

Additional information:
- Contract type: Temporary
- Start date: To be agreed
- Work rate: 100%
- Location: Meyrin, canton of Geneva
- Language: French - Good level