Founded in 2008 by Gerald, Jordan, and Josh Ernst, Ernco Environmental humbly began in a single-bay shop in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Beginning with a Geoprobe 6620 Drilling System, our founders utilized new Environmental and Geotechnical Processes to deliver drilling Services to valued clients. Fast-forward to today, we now operate a fleet of over 25 environmental drilling systems out of Red Deer, Alberta, and multiple hydrovac setups for project support. Further, our fleet consists of Geoprobe 8040s, 3230s, 7820s, and 8140 LS Sonic drilling systems to complete the most heavy-duty environmental drilling your project requires. Ernco operates in all 4 phases of environmental remediation and can support highly technical projects with efficient planning and execution.

In 2020, Ernco acquired Empire Geophysics and Locating, which now supports our clients in Phases 1-2 by way of utility line locating and near-surface geophysics in all regions of Western Canada, while also offering world-class technical services backed by our geophysicist, Eric Gilson. Empire frequently completes utility line locates alongside Ernco’s Drilling Rigs, allowing our coordinators to seamlessly plan projects and alleviate stress on consultants organizing multiple subcontractors while delivering cost-effective solutions. 

 

Today, Ernco Environmental operates out of a 40,000sq/ft facility located in Red Deer, Alberta. To date, our management team has grown to 12 members as well as a fully certified mechanical and manufacturing facility staffed with journeyman mechanics, welders, electricians, instrumentation techs, etc. supporting our 40+ field operators. We are incredibly proud of our team, their accomplishments, and their ability to provide our clients with anything they require, no matter the complexity.

We primarily complete projects across western and northern Canada. Further, we have completed projects in South America and the U.S.A. We are always seeking to reach new heights and distances while simultaneously staying true to our roots in Alberta.

 

No matter where you reside, Ernco has a solution for you!

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