Drill Services Technician

Orla Mining•Elko, NV

About The Position

The Drill Services Technician supports warehouse operations, performs core sawing and sampling, and completes drill pad staking and basic field tasks. The role requires working independently and safely in both field and warehouse environments. The position supports Equinox Gold’s South Railroad Project, a construction-ready, open-pit heap leach project on Nevada’s Carlin Trend.

Requirements

Two years of exploration experience as a Drill Services Technician.
Two years of mining industry experience.
Moderate understanding of drilling methods, including reverse circulation (RC) and core drilling.
Ability to read maps and operate handheld GPS units.
Ability to operate forklifts and other small equipment.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Prepare reverse circulation (RC) sample bags and chip trays.
Update the exploration tracker with sample bag and chip tray completion and field-related activities.
Handle drill core and perform core sawing and sampling properly.
Prepare sample dispatches for assay laboratories.
Read maps, use GPS, and navigate unimproved roads to pick up samples.
Perform unbiased core sampling and package samples for photon assay.
Complete field-level risk assessments for earthwork and drilling activities.
Complete daily drill rig checks and workplace inspections.
Use GPS to locate and mark drill holes, sample points, and collar locations.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse, including storing core, chips, and pulps.
Conduct accurate XRF analysis on pulp samples.
Prepare and conduct density sample testing.