Diamond Drilling Foreman

Job Duties: The Foreman will be responsible for leading site operations to safely deliver high-quality drilling results for Hy-Tech Drillings clients. This role provides leadership direction and support to the drill crew ensuring work is completed safely efficiently and in line with Hy-Techs standards and procedures. The Foreman will supervise and coordinate the activities of workers supporting Hy-Tech Drillings underground and surface mining operations.

• Leading and supervising the drill crew setting expectations for safety performance and quality standards
• Oversee the operation and performance of company-designed and fabricated drilling equipment
• Train and mentor crews on internal equipment systems and operating procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues specific to proprietary drilling rigs and components
• Ensuring all drilling activities are carried out safely efficiently and in accordance with company procedures and best practices
• Coordinating daily with Geologists and internal teams to plan drilling activities and manage site progress
• Promoting a strong safety culture including hazard identification incident reporting and leading safety meetings
• Supporting crew development through coaching training and performance feedback
• Overseeing drill site setup moves and overall site organization to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Monitoring equipment use maintenance and inspections to ensure reliability and compliance
• Managing site documentation reporting and inventory using company systems
• Oversee the safety of Hy-Tech Drillings mining operations and requesting materials and supplies
• Representing Hy-Tech professionally on site and maintaining strong client relationships

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-Time Rotational schedule dependent on job location (4/2 3/3 or 2/2).

Language of Work: English

Wage: CAD $775 per day (Increased salary through meter-based bonuses) (CAD $64.58 per hour).

Hours per week: 84

Benefits: Comprehensive 100% Employer Paid Benefits Program including employer-matched RRSP program paramedical prescription drugs dental and vision.

Vacation: Paid at 4% of remuneration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold a valid Drivers Licence and provide a current Drivers Abstract
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in the diamond drilling industry including both Underground and Surface operations
• Demonstrated experience supporting the setup modification and optimization of custom or non-standard drilling equipment in field conditions
• Experience working with company-specific or internally fabricated drilling equipment
• Proven experience supervising drill crews in remote and/or multi-site environments including crew coordination performance management and safety leadership
• Advanced mechanical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues in the field
• Demonstrated expertise in planning setting up and overseeing complex drill programs (e.g. deep hole drilling directional drilling or challenging ground conditions)
• Experience operating and leading crews using customized or proprietary drilling equipment including training and mentoring employees on non-standard systems
• Maintain a clear Criminal Record Check (site-specific requirement)
• Hold a valid First Aid Certificate
• Working proficiency with basic computer applications including email spreadsheets and drilling data entry/reporting systems
• Fully trained and competent on multiple types of diamond drilling equipment prior to independent operation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Underground Shift Boss Certificate (BC Ministry of Energy and Mines)
• Ontario Common Core (OCC)
• Previous experience in a Foreman or senior supervisory role overseeing multiple crews or drill rigs
• Experience working directly with clients geologists or project teams to adjust and execute drill programs

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