Operator, Drill
Core
Operate rotary or top hammer drill rigs to create blast holes for mining operations, ensuring accurate depth and quality while recording ground conditions.
Role type
Drill Operator (Blast Hole Driller)
Builds
Blast holes for open-pit copper mining operations
Domain
Mining (Open-pit Copper/Gold/Iron-oxide)
Required skills
Drill rig operation (D65, MD6250, rotary, top hammer), Hard rock drilling, Ground condition assessment, Drill hole quality control, Rig maintenance, Safety assessments, Documentation (drill reports, pre-start checks)
Preferred skills
Hard rock experience, Multi-rig adaptability
Technologies
D65, MD6250, Drill rigs
Responsibilities
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, operate various drill rigs in the fleet
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC