Operator, Drill
Core
Operate blast hole drilling rigs to create drill holes for blasting in open-pit copper mining operations.
Role type
Senior IC drill operator (mining)
Builds
Drill holes for blasting to advance mine pits
Domain
Mining (open-cut copper/gold)
Required skills
rotary or top hammer drill operation, hard rock drilling, drill rig maintenance, ground condition assessment, drill hole depth and quality verification, safety assessments, documentation of drill reports and pre-start checks
Preferred skills
experience with D65 or MD6250 rigs, hard rock experience, training across multiple drill rig types
Technologies
D65, MD6250
Responsibilities
Operate drill rigs in accordance with site procedures, check quality and depth of drill holes, record ground conditions, maintain drill rig cleanliness and report faults, complete drill reports and pre-start checks, participate in safety assessments
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC