Underground Operations - Driller

Required Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude: ability to read and follow drill plans, maps, and manuals.
• Visualizes 3D layouts and understands drilling alignment.
• Know locations and proper usage of SDS/MSDS, spill kits, and labeling procedures.
• Understand light signals, radio comms, and emergency shutdowns
• Excellent communication and team coordination skills.
• Adaptable, dependable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Willingness to embrace new techniques and technologies.
• Understand and comply with site-specific emergency protocols, including gas monitors, self-rescuers, refuge chambers, emergency escape routes and Mine Site Emergency Plan
• Proficient in safe equipment operation and hazard assessment.

Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

• Physically fit and capable of lifting up to 25 kg (55 lbs); able to work in harsh environments.
• 2–5 years’ experience in drilling or mining (e.g., Driller Helper).
• Must pass a pre-employment medical and drug screening.
• Clean criminal background check.
• Willingness to travel and work at various mine sites if required.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in remote or underground locations.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and adapt to varying field conditions.
• Pre-Employment Drug Test
• Able and willing to travel for this position and work 12-hour days, 7 days a week, for 20 days at a time (home 10) and willing to be away from family and friends
• Labor intensive work outdoors, with small crews, in various weather conditions and often remote work locations
• Dependable transportation to get to and from different job sites (and airports) .
• Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
• Major Drilling America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.