Competitive compensation
Trade-rate pay aligned with specialized deep-well drilling and pump work.
Careers at WRI
Come drill where the water matters.
For 35+ years, Water Resources International has built the wells that keep Hawaii growing — with licensed crews, deep formation expertise, and a reputation earned one borehole at a time.
- State-licensed crews
- Honolulu + Kawaihae
- Pacific Basin contracts
- 35+ Years in Hawaii
- $150M+ Contracts completed
- 2 Island offices
- 2,800 ft Max well depth
This is not a fly-in contractor job. You learn the basalt, you learn the islands, and you build something that outlasts every one of us.
What you get
Benefits that match the work
Health & benefits
Medical, dental, and retirement plans for full-time field and office staff.
Training & certifications
State licensing support, safety training, and equipment-specific instruction.
Modern rigs & tools
Maintained drill rigs, pump systems, and mobilization fleet — not cobbled-together rentals.
Island-wide projects
Work across Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi, and Pacific Basin contract sites.
Why WRI
Built for people who take groundwater seriously
WRI combines exploration discipline, deep drilling capability, and pump expertise — with the stability of a firm that has served Hawaii for more than three decades.
Stable, long-term employer
WRI has operated in Hawaii since 1989 with $150M+ in completed public and private contracts — the kind of track record that supports steady crews and repeat clients.
Meaningful island work
Every project connects to real water security — agricultural irrigation, municipal supply, and private estates that depend on reliable groundwater.
Skilled trades mastery
Deep well drilling to 2,800 ft, pump installation, yield testing, and hydrogeologic assessment — specialized work you will not find in a generic construction firm.
Statewide mobilization
Field crews deploy across the island chain from Honolulu headquarters and a Kawaihae field office — variety without leaving Hawaii.
Licensed, safety-first culture
State-licensed drillers, permit coordination, and documented testing standards — professionalism is built into how WRI runs every jobsite.
Room to grow
From drill floor to project leadership, WRI rewards crews who learn Hawaii formations, master equipment, and take ownership of client outcomes.
From the field
Crews who have made WRI their career
I have drilled on five islands with WRI. You learn the rock, you learn the client, and you see the well come online — that never gets old.
Government contracts mean real schedules and real standards. WRI does the permit work right so the crew can focus on the hole.
Pump commissioning is where the project proves itself. WRI does not walk away after the bit comes out — we stay through testing.
Your path
From the rig floor to project leadership
- 01
Learn the trade
Rig support, safety protocols, and Hawaii formation basics alongside certified drillers.
- 02
Run the floor
Operate and maintain mobile rigs on production wells to 2,800 ft across island geology.
- 03
Lead the crew
Field supervision — mobilization, borehole progress, yield testing, and client coordination.
- 04
Own the project
Permits, timelines, pump sizing, and multi-phase development for agency and private contracts.
- 05
Build the firm
Senior leadership shaping exploration strategy, contract pursuit, and crew development.
How we work
Field discipline, local knowledge, and crews who stay.
WRI is not a staffing agency or a national franchise. We are a Hawaii groundwater firm with decades of formation-specific experience — and many of our drillers and technicians have built careers here over the long haul.
- Respect for Hawaii geology and watershed context on every site
- Clear communication between field crews, project managers, and clients
- Documented testing and as-builts — no shortcuts on yield verification
- Equipment readiness and safe mobilization before the rig leaves the yard
- Pride in wells that perform from commissioning through decades of production
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Open roles
We are always looking for skilled people
Even when a specific title is not posted, WRI welcomes inquiries from experienced drillers, pump technicians, geologists, and project leaders. Send a resume and brief note about your background.
Drill Operator
Operate and maintain mobile drill rigs for production wells to 2,800 ft across Hawaii formations.
- Rotary & mud drilling
- Basalt & alluvial formations
- Rig maintenance & safety
Pump Technician
Install, commission, and service deep well pumping systems for municipal, agricultural, and commercial clients.
- Deep well pump install
- Yield verification
- Municipal & ag systems
Field Supervisor
Lead certified crews on active boreholes — safety, schedule, and client coordination from mobilization through testing.
- Crew leadership
- Jobsite safety
- Client & agency liaison
Hydrogeologist / Geologist
Support groundwater exploration, site assessment, and dry-hole risk reduction before rigs mobilize.
- Site assessment
- Aquifer evaluation
- Exploration planning
Project Manager
Coordinate permits, timelines, and multi-phase well development for government and private contracts.
- Permit coordination
- Contract scheduling
- Multi-phase well dev
Equipment Operator / Mechanic
Keep rigs, pumps, and support equipment mission-ready for island mobilizations and remote sites.
- Rig & crane upkeep
- Mobilization prep
- Fleet readiness
Your next chapter starts underground.
We welcome inquiries from experienced drillers, pump technicians, geologists, and project leaders who want to build Hawaii water infrastructure with a firm that has been here for the long run.