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Driller jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. EB-3 skilled worker is the most common category, requiring at least two years of documented drilling experience and a thorough employer-led recruitment process.
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Get Access To All JobsGeotechnical Driller - Houston, Texas
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Driller to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Houston, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.
Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.
What are we looking for?
The Geotechnical Driller is responsible for performing a variety of drilling activities to obtain boring samples. Examples include soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in-situ testing and monitoring well installation.
Salary & Benefits Information
Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you’ll do:
- Investigate sub surface conditions, recognize and identify soil and rock types and material classification
- Operate drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths to perform complex site investigations
- Responsible for drill rig transportation
- Train and direct Driller Assistants, identify and coordinate daily work schedules at job site
- Direct site inquiries from general public to the project team
- Prepare tooling and supplies for the day’s tasks and loads/unloads/assembles/disassembles augers; trouble shoot drilling challenges
- Retrieve / log samples and maintain record log of drilling activities
- Clean and maintain equipment and perform site clean up
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- 2 years’ related geotechnical drilling experience
- Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
- Travel up to 50%
- Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds frequently; Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
- Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures
- Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights
- Ability to work overnight hours and off shift
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site. Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
Geotechnical Driller - Houston, Texas
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Driller to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Houston, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.
Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.
What are we looking for?
The Geotechnical Driller is responsible for performing a variety of drilling activities to obtain boring samples. Examples include soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in-situ testing and monitoring well installation.
Salary & Benefits Information
Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you’ll do:
- Investigate sub surface conditions, recognize and identify soil and rock types and material classification
- Operate drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths to perform complex site investigations
- Responsible for drill rig transportation
- Train and direct Driller Assistants, identify and coordinate daily work schedules at job site
- Direct site inquiries from general public to the project team
- Prepare tooling and supplies for the day’s tasks and loads/unloads/assembles/disassembles augers; trouble shoot drilling challenges
- Retrieve / log samples and maintain record log of drilling activities
- Clean and maintain equipment and perform site clean up
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- 2 years’ related geotechnical drilling experience
- Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
- Travel up to 50%
- Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds frequently; Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
- Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures
- Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights
- Ability to work overnight hours and off shift
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
LI-ST1
CA-ST
Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site. Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Driller
Document your drilling experience precisely
PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the certified job description exactly. Gather employment letters that specify your drilling method, equipment operated, and years of experience. Vague documentation is a common cause of PERM delays for trade roles.
Use O*NET to align your credentials
O*NET lists the specific skills, tools, and knowledge areas tied to driller occupations. Cross-check your resume against those descriptors before applying. Employers filing PERM must demonstrate you meet the minimum requirements stated in the certified job order, so alignment matters.
Find green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for drilling and extraction roles. Targeting companies that have completed PERM before saves time, since employers already familiar with the process move faster through labor certification and I-140 filing.
Ask employers about priority date backlogs
Before accepting an offer tied to EB-3 sponsorship, ask whether your nationality faces a priority date backlog. Nationals of India and China can wait years between I-140 approval and visa availability. Confirm the employer understands this timeline and intends to retain you long-term.
Verify the prevailing wage before the offer stage
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your specific drilling role and worksite location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your occupation and county before negotiations begin, so you can confirm any offer meets PERM requirements.
Understand what PERM recruitment tests mean for your timeline
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment test, advertising the position and documenting that no qualified U.S. workers applied. This process typically runs several months before PERM is filed. Build this into your expected timeline so you're not caught off guard by the wait.
Green Card Driller: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category covers driller jobs?
Most driller roles qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of training or experience. If you hold an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive drilling experience, your employer may be able to sponsor you under EB-2 instead. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the appropriate category based on the job requirements and your credentials.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a driller?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS, then either adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face priority date backlogs before a green card becomes available.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a driller for a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with a track record of green card sponsorship for drilling and extraction roles. Focusing on companies that have already navigated PERM is more productive than approaching employers unfamiliar with the process, since labor certification for trade roles requires detailed documentation and months of DOL-mandated recruitment.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in line. If you change employers before that point, your new employer typically needs to restart the PERM process, though an approved I-140 priority date can carry over to the new petition.
What documentation do I need for a driller PERM case?
Your employer will need to show you meet the minimum requirements stated in the certified PERM job description, so gather employment verification letters that specify the drilling methods, equipment, and years of experience relevant to the role. DOL also requires a prevailing wage determination, so your offered salary must meet or exceed the wage level set for your occupation and worksite location.