Blast Hole Driller

Mariana Minerals•Moab, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blast Hole Driller operates production drill rigs at Mariana Minerals' open-pit copper mine, drilling blast patterns that keep mining operations on schedule. The role focuses on safe, accurate drilling to plan, equipment care, and following health, safety and environmental standards. Open-pit blast hole experience is ideal, but strong drillers from underground, reverse circulation (RC) or diamond core backgrounds are also welcome. A utility player who can both drill and run heavy equipment is strongly preferred. This role is key to building the world's first fully autonomous mine.

Requirements

2+ years of drilling experience, ideally as an open-pit blast hole driller
Underground, reverse circulation (RC) or diamond core drillers are also encouraged to apply
Strong mechanical aptitude and a solid understanding of drilling techniques and equipment
Real commitment to safety
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Open-pit blast hole experience
Heavy equipment experience is a strong plus
CDL is a plus

Responsibilities

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 to keep downtime low
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 (training provided)
Keep the drill bench and equipment area clean and organized
Handle equipment breakdowns and emergencies with a calm, safety-first approach