Drill Operator

Careermine; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenstone Mine is seeking a Contour Drill Operator to join our operations team in Geraldton, Ontario. Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor, you will safely and efficiently operate a D65Smartroc and support drilling programs with a focus on quality and safety.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of contour drilling experience at a mine site, a valid driver's license, and Heavy Equipment Operator training or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating a contour drill at a mine site.

Responsibilities

• Operate the D65Smartroc drill safely and efficiently.
• Perform field level risk assessments.
• Maintain housekeeping and refilling fluids and tooling as required.
• Complete logbooks and daily reports on delays, production, geological information, and safety issues.
• Use two-way-radio and signals to communicate for safety.
• Bore holes varying from 165mm to 229mm.
• Monitor gauges and adjust parameters to optimize penetration and borehole quality.

Skills

Contour drilling

D65Smartroc

Tools

D65Smartroc

Job description

The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with four operating mines in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Nicaragua.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Contour Drill Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Operations Supervisor, the Contour Drill Operator is responsible for safely and productively operating a D65Smartroc.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the D65Smartroc drill in a safe and efficient way in accordance with all relevant legislation, company policies and procedures.
• Perform field level risk assessments.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping as well as refilling all fluids and replacing tooling as required.
• Complete logbooks and daily reports on delays, production, geological information, and safety issues.
• Use two-way-radio, and horn signals to communicate with other operators and ensure safety.
• Use the drill according to operating practices to bore holes varying in sizes from 165mm to 229mm.
• Monitor gauges, and other indicators to make ensure the drill is working properly, report discrepancies.
• Monitor gauges and adjust pull-down, hold-back, rotation and air pressures to optimize penetration rates and borehole quality as ground conditions change.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• 3+ years of experience operating a contour drill at a mine site.

Job Conditions

• Self-motivated with track record of successfully working independently.
• Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to read, understand, and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Takes initiative and works independently.
• Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks.
• This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Certifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Heavy Equipment Operator training or related experience required.
• Common Core for Surface Mining is an asset.

Education

Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.

Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The salary range for this position is from $107,976.00 to $114,885.00.