Cone Penetrometer (CPT) Rig Operator
Location
Lake Charles, LA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 05, 2026
Lake Charles, LA, USA | Drilling | Full Time
Summary
Thompson Engineering is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Cone Penetrometer (CPT) Rig Operator to join our dynamic geotechnical drilling team. We're seeking an experienced operator to safely and efficiently run our CPT rigs, collecting high-quality geotechnical data across diverse subsurface conditions. This role demands a strong grasp of CPT principles, mechanical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to safety .
Key Responsibilities
As a CPT Rig Operator, you will:
+ Rig Operations: Safely mobilize, set up, operate, and demobilize CPT rigs at various project sites.
+ Data Acquisition: Conduct CPT soundings per project specifications and industry standards, ensuring precise collection of tip resistance (qc), sleeve friction (fs), and pore water pressure (u2) data.
+ Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, ...
Summary
Thompson Engineering is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Cone Penetrometer (CPT) Rig Operator to join our dynamic geotechnical drilling team. We're seeking an experienced operator to safely and efficiently run our CPT rigs, collecting high-quality geotechnical data across diverse subsurface conditions. This role demands a strong grasp of CPT principles, mechanical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to safety .
Key Responsibilities
As a CPT Rig Operator, you will:
+ Rig Operations: Safely mobilize, set up, operate, and demobilize CPT rigs at various project sites.
+ Data Acquisition: Conduct CPT soundings per project specifications and industry standards, ensuring precise collection of tip resistance (qc), sleeve friction (fs), and pore water pressure (u2) data.
+ Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, ...