About the job
Drilling Assistant (m/w/d)
Michels Trenchless GmbH, part of the family-owned Michels Corporation based in Brownsville, Wisconsin, employs around 8,000 staff and generates approximately 4 billion USD in annual revenue. We focus on planning and constructing large-scale projects for the energy infrastructure of the future, aiming to provide the safest and most reliable solutions to meet the world's growing energy and infrastructure needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in loading and unloading drill rods, pipes, and tools at the HDD drilling site.
- Work closely with the surveying team to ensure all tools and connections function properly.
- Prepare and clean drilling tools, threads, and connections.
- Conduct daily inspections of drilling equipment and perform basic maintenance and care.
- Support mobilization, setup, cleaning, and demobilization of project-related equipment and materials.
- Perform additional tasks to support drilling operations as directed by the HDD drilling supervisor or construction management.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards on the job site.
Your Profile
- At least 6 months of experience working with or around HDD equipment or equivalent experience.
- Willingness to work in shifts, including extended hours and scheduled days off.
- Availability for full-time travel within Germany.
- Possession of a driver's license for excavators, mobile cranes, and/or trucks is advantageous.
- Strong sense of responsibility, teamwork, and high flexibility.
Why Join Michels Trenchless GmbH?
- Above-average compensation, allowances, and travel expenses.
- Accommodation in project-close hotels or vacation rentals.
- Voluntary special payments.
- Active work in nature, away from the office.
- Leisure-friendly rotation system with three weeks of work followed by one week off.
- A dynamic and creative work environment where safety is a top priority.
- Contribute to innovative and exciting energy transition projects.