Ground Operator

Number of employees

30

Colorado, USA

Posted on: 2026-05-18

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Our mission is to transform the heating & cooling of buildings, using geothermal energy to radically reduce costs for people and the environment.

Bedrock is building autonomous drilling technology and advanced subsurface simulation software to enable widespread, affordable, and accessible installations of geothermal heating & cooling. Our vision is to decarbonize buildings everywhere.

Company

Bedrock Energy is on a mission to transform the heating and cooling of buildings, using carbon-free, hyper-efficient, and ultra-safe geothermal energy to radically reduce costs for people and the environment. Incorporated in 2022, we are funded by top investors in climate and energy and are gathering exceptional talent to scale geothermal energy to decarbonize buildings everywhere. We’re seeking creative, collaborative, proactive team members who inspire us with their high standards of excellence, integrity, and commitment to our shared mission.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Bedrock Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Position Summary

Bedrock Energy is hiring a Ground Operator to run pump operations and support field execution across the drilling spread. This role is responsible for pump startup and shutdown, rig support, equipment support, valve and flow path execution, and assisting the Mud Operator with staging materials, inventory, and fluid system tasks. This is a hands on field role that builds foundational understanding of the full Bedrock drilling system. 

This is a hitch-based role. Crew work rotations at project sites across the US. Bedrock covers travel to and from site, lodging during your hitch, and provides a per diem for meals. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate pumps and support fluid system execution
  • Assist the Mud Operator with valve control, inventory, material staging, and additive handling
  • Support rig up, demob, bore swaps, pressure testing, and equipment preparation
  • Perform rig walk arounds and report abnormalities in pumps, valves, hoses, and related equipment
  • Help prepare for the next operation, including tooling, loop prep, and general field readiness
  • Support maintenance activities, filter changes, lubrication, and equipment checks
  • Build familiarity with the full rig spread, including tank systems, pumps, and support equipment
  • Follow direction from the Driller and Mud Operator while maintaining strong field awareness
  • Assist in other normal geothermal drilling operations tasks as required
  • Preferred Background

  • 1-3 years of relevant experience
  • O&G surface equipment experience such as frac, cementing, or workover
  • Water well pump operator or similar equipment role
  • Experience in structured field operations with equipment and support systems
  • Forklift experience
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience operating and servicing pumps
  • Understands startup and shutdown procedures
  • Able to support the Mud Operator and anticipate next step needs
  • Mechanically inclined and comfortable with physical field work
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn Bedrock systems
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