Driller, Geotechnical - Red Dog Mine, AK - Rotational

Job Description

The Geotechnical Driller is responsible for leading various tasks including maintaining and operating the drilling rigs and equipment at various sites.


Responsibilities

• Operate various core drills to bore into surface and subsurface land.
• Calibrate machine and select drill according to job.
• Start and stop drilling motion.
• Position machine, tooling, and support equipment.
• Operate skid mounted or helicopter supported drilling machines.
• Measure locations and ensure safe drilling can be achieved.
• Read instructions and diagrams.
• Remove samples during mineral exploration or soil testing.
• Operation and preventative maintenance of drill rigs and support vehicles.
• Familiar with various drilling techniques
• Diamond core
• Air rotary
• Hollow stem auger
• Familiar with various sampling techniques
• Split spoon
• Rock chip sampling via cyclone
• Tripple tube core
• Track and submit shift reports daily
• Recognize unusual/unexpected ground conditions and alert supervision.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience transporting drills on tracked carriers.
• MSHA Certification required.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in directly related position required.
• Ability to work in remote areas under difficult conditions.
• Ability to take and pass a pre-employment UA drug test required.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold weather and to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must have the stamina to work on 12 hour shifts for extended periods of time.


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint. If the employee or contractor does not have valid identification, they will not be able to travel until valid identification is obtained and verified. For this reason all employees and contractors must have valid identification when traveling to and from the mine, for a list of TSA approved valid identification visit .


Competencies

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.


Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.


Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.


Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.


Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.


Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.


Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.


Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.