Drilling operations manager

SUMMARY

USK CONSULTING AFRICA, a leading Environmental Engineering and Geotechnical specialist headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, is hiring a seasoned Drilling Operations Manager to lead complex geotechnical and exploration drilling programs supporting sustainable, innovation-driven projects across Africa (Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa).

ROLE OVERVIEW

As the Drilling Operations Manager, you’ll own end-to-end delivery of drilling operations, balancing field leadership, project management, safety, and environmental stewardship. You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary teams, optimize fleet and consumables, drive quality assurance, and embed a culture of zero harm while delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

JOB DEFINITION Plan, lead, and coordinate daily geotechnical/exploration drilling activities across multiple sites Manage crews, rigs, tooling, and logistics to maximize utilization and reduce downtime Enforce safety (HSE) and env...