Remote Diamond Driller – Exploration & Mine Development

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

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.