Marianaminerals
Blast Hole Driller
Moab, UT. Posted a month ago
The role
The Blast Hole Driller operates production drill rigs at an open-pit copper mine. The role focuses on safe, accurate drilling to plan, equipment care, and following health, safety and environmental standards.
What you will do
- Safely operate a blast hole drill rig in line with site procedures, manufacturer specs and MSHA requirements
- Drill production holes to plan, holding the right hole locations, depths and angles
- Do thorough pre-start inspections, routine servicing and basic troubleshooting
- Monitor and adjust drilling parameters such as air pressure, rotation speed and penetration rate
- Keep accurate drill logs and daily production reports
- Recognize changes in ground conditions and flag them to supervisors and blasting crews
- Work closely with blasters, operators and supervisors to keep the pit moving
- Help out on other heavy equipment as needed
- Keep the drill bench and equipment area clean and organized
- Handle equipment breakdowns and emergencies with a calm, safety-first approach
Required qualifications
- 2+ years of drilling experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and a solid understanding of drilling techniques and equipment
- Real commitment to safety
- Valid driver's license
- Work 12-hour shifts outdoors on drill benches and rugged terrain, in all weather and extreme temperatures
- Lift at least 50 lbs
- Exposure to dust, noise, vibration and diesel
- Wear all required PPE (hard hat, steel toes, safety glasses, hi-vis, hearing protection, and a respirator when required)
Nice to have
- Open-pit blast hole experience is ideal
- Underground, reverse circulation (RC) or diamond core backgrounds
- A utility player who can both drill and run heavy equipment is strongly preferred
- Heavy equipment experience is a strong plus
- CDL is a plus
Benefits
- Housing and relocation assistance options are available
About the company
Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies.