Exploration Drill Supervisor

Coeur Mining•Lead, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Exploration Drill Services Supervisor is an integral part of the Exploration Department at the Wharf Operation. The candidate will be a part of the Coeur wharf Exploration Team and will work with drilling contractor management and site HSE Team to ensure all drilling activities are planned, executed and communicated across departments with a focus on cost-management, efficiency, safety, and high data quality to support the goals of Coeur Mining. Solid work ethics, regular attendance, and punctuality are essential requirements for this position.

Requirements

Follow all procedures and safety measures to ensure safe production
Work in all conditions and environments
Able to lift 25 lbs. on a continuous basis
Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily
Must have valid drivers license
Experience as a Drilling Supervisor for 10 years with a mining or drilling company.
Previous experience with surface reverse circulation and core drilling is required.
Have extensive industry training and drilling program management.
Have detailed and demonstrated technical knowledge of reverse circulation and core drilling including orientated core.
Have detailed and hands on drilling experience with a detailed understanding of drilling techniques and equipment.
Have detailed understanding of drill bits, drilling motors and the relation of the drilling rig circulating system to these tools.
Have detailed understanding and hands on experience with various mud systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
Familiarity with procurement, contract administration, and contractor management processes.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple drilling rigs at one time in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Understand and demonstrate leadership in all aspects of managing a HSE compliant operation without sacrificing operational efficiency.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with other employees and contractors using tact, courtesy, and good judgement.
Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with CorePlan or similar platforms is preferred.
Mine site industry experience.
Experience managing projects exceeding $1M in value.
Familiarity with MSHA regulations and mining operational environments.

Responsibilities

Safety compliance
Environmental management
Equipment operation and reporting
Teamwork
Housekeeping
Be a safety and environmental leader, trainer, and champion
Work with corporate Drilling Manager to align with company’s policies and procedures
Maintain relationships with drilling companies, conduct regular meetings as required
Host program kick-off meeting(s) to ensure alignment with exploration expectations
Scheduling pad construction, restoration, and related logistics with drilling contractors and site teams
Manage materials and consumables
Drill cost tracking and management to ensure we are utilizing our funds in the most effective way possible (CorePlan)
Ensure the correct management of drilling operations by optimizing assets and equipment, and by supervising the execution of the activities of drilling contractors
Know and understand best drilling practices; independently initiate troubleshooting and provide advice on managing difficult conditions to maintain and monitor high-quality sample recovery, including use of drill additives (muds), bit types, and pumping rates.
Liaise with operations to build good working relationships and to ensure drill sequencing works with operation plans
Understand drill mechanics and develop best practices with the geologists for drilling the site-specific units
Assist with RFP process and contracting with corporate Exploration team
Non-drill time responsibilities: update contract with improvements based on previous campaign lessons learned; prepare for next campaign, completing all environmental and associated pad logistics; assist with core shack improvements, sample storage, and any other items as requested.