Horizontal Directional Drill Locating

Horizontal Direction Drill Locating is the art of locating, predicting, and communicating back to the drill rig operator which adjustments need to be made. The locator is there to guide the driller and to pre-plan the path ahead of the drill, all while avoiding utilities to get to the final destination. There will be an overview of HDD drilling so that you understand the limitations of what a drill rig can do, limits of approach to other underground utilities, knowledge of grades, calibration of the locator and an overview of utility line location as well, and many days in the field to hone your skills. Potential Job Opportunities: Shallow & deep utility installations, pipeline, geo-thermal, piling and well drilling.