Diamond Driller - Remote Site Mining Specialist

MatchaTalent; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 2,509,000 - 4,181,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking an experienced Diamond Driller to support exploration, resource definition, and mine development drilling programs in Papua New Guinea. You will operate diamond drill rigs, optimize core recovery, and ensure safety and compliance in a remote site environment.

You will collaborate with geologists, supervisors, and maintenance teams to achieve drilling targets and maintain equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Technical certification or equivalent practical mining experience.
• 3–5 years of diamond drilling experience.
• Experience operating diamond drill rigs in underground and/or surface settings.
• Proven ability to meet productivity and recovery targets.
• Experience in remote camp-based operations or rotational rosters.
• English for operational coordination and safety 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

Drilling operations

Quality core recovery

Safety compliance

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Technical certification

Mining training

Tools

Diamond drill rigs

Job description

MatchaTalent is seeking an experienced Diamond Driller to support exploration, resource definition, and mine development drilling programs in Papua New Guinea. You will operate diamond drill rigs, optimize core recovery, and ensure safety and compliance in a remote site environment.

You will collaborate with geologists, supervisors, and maintenance teams to achieve drilling targets and maintain equipment reliability.