Diamond Driller

MatchaTalent; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 82,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent presents a Diamond Driller role in Papua New Guinea, supporting exploration and mine development drilling programs. The candidate will operate diamond drill rigs, ensure core quality, and collaborate with geologists and field crews in a remote site environment.

The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to site procedures, with camp-based rosters and international drilling standards. English communication is required for operational coordination.

Qualifications

• Technical certification, trade qualification, drilling certification, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of professional diamond drilling experience.
• Experience operating diamond drill rigs in underground and/or surface environments.
• Ability to meet drilling productivity, recovery, and performance targets.
• Experience in remote camp-based operations or rotational rosters.
• Strong safety focus and adherence to site procedures.
• English communication for coordination and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor diamond drill rigs to support exploration, resource definition, and mine development drilling programs.
• Achieve planned drilling targets, productivity objectives, and operational performance requirements.
• Deliver high-quality core recovery in accordance with geological and exploration standards.
• Ensure accurate core handling, sample management, and core presentation throughout drilling activities.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections, preventative maintenance activities, and consumables management to maximize equipment availability.
• Perform first-line troubleshooting and support corrective actions to minimize operational downtime.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate safety controls in accordance with site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Collaborate closely with geologists, supervisors, maintenance teams, and mining personnel to ensure efficient execution of drilling programs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance drilling performance, operational reliability, and safety outcomes.

Skills

Diamond drilling

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Technical certification

Drilling certification

Mining-related training

Tools

Diamond drill rigs

Job description

This role requires the candidate to work in Mave Central Province, Papua New Guinea.

Client Overview

Our client is a growing mining and natural resources company focused on the exploration, development, and production of gold and base metal assets within highly prospective mineral regions. The organization is actively advancing large-scale mining and exploration programs while investing in operational excellence, resource expansion, and long-term production growth across complex and challenging environments.

Operating within remote mining locations, the company manages integrated exploration, drilling, mine development, processing, and supporting infrastructure activities. With a strong emphasis on safety, environmental responsibility, operational efficiency, and sustainable resource development, the organization provides opportunities for experienced mining professionals to contribute directly to critical exploration and production initiatives within a dynamic and growth-oriented mining environment.

Job Role

The Diamond Driller will be responsible for supporting exploration, resource definition, and mine development drilling programs through the safe and efficient operation of diamond drilling equipment. The role focuses on achieving drilling productivity targets, maximizing core recovery quality, maintaining equipment reliability, and ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards.

Working closely with geologists, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and mining operations teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality drilling outcomes that support exploration success and mine development objectives. This position is highly suitable for experienced drilling professionals who are comfortable working in remote site environments and capable of maintaining strong operational discipline under demanding field conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor diamond drill rigs to support exploration, resource definition, and mine development drilling programs.
• Achieve planned drilling targets, productivity objectives, and operational performance requirements.
• Deliver high-quality core recovery in accordance with geological and exploration standards.
• Ensure accurate core handling, sample management, and core presentation throughout drilling activities.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections, preventative maintenance activities, and consumables management to maximize equipment availability.
• Perform first-line troubleshooting and support corrective actions to minimize operational downtime.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate safety controls in accordance with site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Collaborate closely with geologists, supervisors, maintenance teams, and mining personnel to ensure efficient execution of drilling programs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance drilling performance, operational reliability, and safety outcomes.

Requirements

• Technical certification, trade qualification, drilling certification, mining-related training, or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional diamond drilling experience within mining, mineral exploration, drilling services, or related industries.
• Proven experience operating diamond drill rigs in underground and/or surface drilling environments.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve drilling productivity, recovery, and operational performance targets.
• Previous experience working in remote mining operations, camp-based environments, or rotational roster systems.
• Strong understanding of diamond drilling methods, rig operation, core recovery techniques, ground conditions, and drilling best practices.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance, routine inspections, consumables management, and field-level troubleshooting activities.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, operational discipline, and compliance with site procedures.
• Professional attitude, reliability, strong work ethic, and ability to work effectively within multicultural teams.
• Good problem-solving capability and ability to perform effectively in demanding operational environments.
• Willingness to work on rotational rosters and remote site-based assignments.
• English communication skills are required for operational coordination, reporting, and safety-related communication.

Job Code: #737