Diamond Drillers

Job Title:Diamond Driller
Department: APC Mining
Section: Exploration Mining & Geotechnical Drilling
Reporting To: Operations Supervisor

Job Purpose:
Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of diamond core drilling rigs achieving high core recovery maintaining accurate drilling records and guiding work crews at the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain diamond core drilling rigs safely and efficiently.
• Ensure high-quality core recovery and accurate sampling.
• Apply knowledge of drilling fluids downhole tools and core handling techniques.
• Operate drilling equipment according to project specifications and achieve target depths and core recovery.
• Control drilling angles and azimuth (AZ) according to geological requirements.
• Manage drilling fluids under varying soil and rock conditions.
• Monitor drilling progress penetration rates and ground conditions.
• Handle core barrels and retrieve core samples with maximum recovery.
• Label store and protect core samples to maintain their quality and integrity.
• Record drilling depth core recovery percentages and lithological observations accurately.
• Identify and resolve common drilling issues including stuck rods water loss loose ground and unstable formations.
• Maintain daily drilling logs core recovery records shift reports and technical documentation.
• Communicate drilling progress and operational issues to supervisors and geologists.
• Follow company policies standard operating procedures and site-specific HSE requirements.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with safety standards.
• Participate in incident investigations and follow emergency procedures when required.
• Support continuous improvement cost reduction and productivity initiatives.
• Work effectively with field engineers supervisors and drilling offsiders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 57 years of proven experience in diamond core drilling operations.
• Strong knowledge of drilling fluids downhole tools and sampling techniques.
• Ability to work in remote locations under rotation schedules.
• Basic English reading and writing skills for following instructions and completing technical reports.
• Strong commitment to safety accuracy and professionalism.

Required Skills:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Physical fitness to handle demanding field conditions.
• Ability to adapt to remote locations rotation schedules and extended working hours.
• Positive work attitude and accountability.

Working Conditions:

• High-exposure working environment.
• High level of physical or mental injury risk.
• Must comply with site safety regulations and client defensive driving requirements including relevant training.

Reporting Relationship: Operations Supervisor
Supervisory Responsibility: None

Note: This job description is not exhaustive. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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