About Us
Company Overview
Founded in 2021 by Cody Marskell and Keith Grimwade, Northcoast Drilling was created to meet the growing need within British Columbia’s Lower Mainland for reliable geotechnical and environmental drilling services. The company is built around Cody and Keith’s industry reputation for client service, quality, and safety.
OWNER / Drilling Manager
Cody Marskell
Cody is a professional driller with twenty years of Canadian and international drilling expertise. Having spent the last six years developing, operating, and growing a successful Vancouver-based drilling company, he has a deep understanding of both heavy urban and greenfield conditions.
With over a decade of experience in the environmental and geotechnical drilling fields, in addition to eight years of diamond drilling, Cody is familiar with all Western Canadian ground conditions and equipment types.
This includes underground drilling, permafrost drilling, heli-portable work, barge work, auger drilling, Odex drilling, mud rotary drilling, and sonic drilling.
OWNER / OPERATIONS MANAGER
Keith Grimwade
Keith brings over fifteen years of geotechnical and environmental supply chain expertise to the Northcoast Drilling team, in addition to his experience in the water well, construction, and mining sectors.
Responsible for leading and executing Northcoast Drilling’s HSE program, he has over a decade’s worth of experience in safety management roles.
As an owner and director of Northcoast Drilling, Keith has helped foster the company’s culture of hard work, responsibility, and safety.
Keith is dedicated to meeting and exceeding client needs in an efficient, safe, and timely manner.
The Northcoast Drilling Commitment
Safety is Always Our #1 Priority
The Northcoast Drilling Health, Safety, and Environment Program is built around a culture of safety and responsibility practiced by every member of our team.
From daily tailgates and equipment inspections through to ongoing training and education, nothing is more important than the health and safety of our people and the people around us.
Experience You Can Trust, Equipment You Can Rely On.
Safety First, Always
The health and safety of our workers, our clients, the general public, and the environment is always our #1 priority.
Decades of Experience
Northcoast is a family company built around decades of experience in geotechnical and environmental drilling.
The Right Equipment
Our rigs are custom-built for mobility and precision, then continually serviced to keep them running at 100%.
A Reputation for Quality
Every job is personal. Our industry reputation is built upon the care and attention you'll see brought to your job.
Professionalism
We take pride in every aspect of our work, from initial setup to our final jobsite cleanup checklist.
Great Communication
You'll know exactly what's happening with your job every step of the way, from planning to execution.