Drill Service Coordinator

Jerritt Canyon•Elko, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drill Service Coordinator is responsible for overseeing daily drilling operations for surface and underground. The drill service Coordinator will check on contractor performance and site planning. This role acts as the main link between Geology, Engineering, Hydro Geology, earthwork contractors, drilling contractors, and site operations. The goal is to ensure that all drilling preparations and activities are completed safely, on schedule, and within financial targets.

Requirements

High School degree required
Equivalent combination of relevant field experience and technical certifications will be considered.
Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience working in exploration, production, or other active mining/drilling environments.
Demonstrated hands-on experience managing drilling contractor and remote field logistics.
Strong knowledge of drilling practices, rigs, consumables, and downhole survey tooling.
Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, familiarity with GIS software, Leapfrog, or any specialized drill management software.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently in active underground work areas and in rugged remote surface field environments.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Geology, Mine Engineering, or trade school education in related job field is preferred.
First/CPR training preferred.
MSHA surface and underground preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily Underground and Surface drilling activities.
Manage rig scheduling, equipment mobilization, road access and maintenance, earthwork/drill pad construction.
Oversee drill pad closure, hole abandonments, help with environmental survey coordination and environmental remediation requirements.
Serve as the primary on-site contact for all drilling and earthwork contractors.
Monitor contractor productivity (KPI), equipment conditions, and contract compliance.
Enforce compliance with company safety policies, MASHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) regulations, and environmental permits.
Conduct routine safety audits, pre-shift inspections on rigs, and hazard assessments.
Review and verify daily drilling reports and timesheets.
Ensure contractors follow site onboarding, safety inductions, and operational standards.
Collaborate with Geologists, Engineers, Contractors, and Mine Operations on upcoming drill plans and sequencing drill pads.
Help coordinate drill core, reverse circulation sample, and chip pickups and drop-offs.
Lead and attend weekly safety meetings, line-out meetings, and safety orientations for incoming crews.
Report and take part in any safety or environmental incident investigations that may occur.
Support the development and forecasting of annual drilling budgets.
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for senior leadership.