Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Job Description
JobID: 657
Category: Operations
JobSchedule: Full time
Posted Date: 2026-10-08T14:01:40+00:00
JobShift:
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- Responsible for the safe and correct operation and productivity of the drilling rig
- Ensures safe operating practices and conducts equipment safety inspections daily
- Actively participates in all company safety meetings and leads tailgate safety discussions daily
- Ensure compliance with all federal (MSHA, BLM) and state (NBM&MR, DOGAMI) regulations of drilling operations
- Notify Mine Supervisor or Mine Superintendent of any violation concerning laws/regulations by any governing agency
- Responsible for a clean and organized drill site
- Daily notification to Mine Superintendent of drilling progress and concerns
- Follows Work Instructions (WI's) for drilling procedures and sample collection diligently
- Drill holes at the staked point flags and correctly align the drill in angle hole operations
- Responsible for the safety of any personnel within 100 feet of the drilling rig
- Supervise and manage drill and support equipment relocation and site mobilization
- Performs various surveys and measurements according to Mine Superintendent
- Maintain an accurate driller's log of the duration of various drill activities, site moving, and support work
- Ensure all equipment is accounted for daily
- Ensure sufficient drilling and equipment supplies are gathered and available for drilling operations
- Completes all necessary paperwork including documentation of maintenance items
- Actively inventories drilling supplies/equipment and replaces as needed
- When drilling activities are not necessary, Mine Driller will be required to perform as a Heavy Equipment Operator
- Perform Lab and Ore Drying duties during ore season"
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
- A Driver's License and CDL (Class "A") License
- A minimum of 3-5 years rotary drilling experience preferred"
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