Experienced Diamond Driller

ConeTec Group; Prince George; On-site; CAD 50,971 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Insurance benefit program

Retirement Savings Plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

Geotech Drilling, part of the ConeTec Group, is seeking a Diamond Driller for surface exploration based in Prince George, Canada. The role involves extracting core samples, monitoring drilling instruments, and supervising the drill crew to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in exploration surface drilling and a valid Class 5 or 7 Driver's License. Compensation ranges from $37.00 to $40.00 per hour, plus a Meter Bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in exploration surface drilling.
• Valid Class 5 or 7 Driver's License required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment.

Responsibilities

• Extract core samples using Diamond Core Drills.
• Monitor instruments and observe returns from the hole.
• Operate and troubleshoot drill and ancillary equipment.

Skills

Core sample extraction

Equipment troubleshooting

HSE compliance supervision

Job description

Company: Geotech Drilling

A proud member of the ConeTec Group

Company Background and Culture

Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, with offices in Vernon, Surrey, BC, Airdrie, and Leduc, AB. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high‑quality, advanced‑stage project pipeline.

Geotech owns and operates state‑of‑the‑art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada's largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.

Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec. As part of our integrated team, you'll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting‑edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of geotechnical drilling with us.

Diamond Driller - Surface Exploration

Hours of Work

4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, 12 hr days.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract core samples using Diamond Core Drills.
• Monitor instruments such as pressure gauges, feed or weight indicators and observe the volume, colour, and consistency of the returns from the hole.
• Employ various sampling techniques according to project and client requirements.
• Record keeping as required/requested by the client and or Company.
• Operate and troubleshoot drill and ancillary equipment, including, but not limited to; trucks, support vehicles, pumps, heaters, compressors, mud re‑circulation systems, etc.
• Supervise Drill Assistant and the drill crew to ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• Ensure Driller Assistant maintains and organizes equipment, supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Must maintain and possess a valid Class 5 or 7 Driver's License.
• Must have minimum 5 years' experience in exploration surface drilling.
• Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment.
• Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

Compensation

$37.00 - $40.00 per hour plus Meter Bonus

At Geotech, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, and education.

In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.