Automation-Driven Drilling Engineer – Exploration

Mariana Minerals; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariana Minerals is seeking a Drilling Engineer in Moab, Utah to enhance automated drilling, sampling, and resource workflows. This position merges drilling and geology expertise with software development to optimize mineral sourcing.

The ideal candidate has a background in geology and 3+ years in resource modeling or drilling experience, alongside a passion for automation. Joining Mariana Minerals means being part of a mission-driven team committed to responsible practices in mineral sourcing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in drilling, exploration, or resource modeling.
• Ability to manage drillhole data and sample intervals effectively.
• Experience with brownfield and greenfield exploration.

Responsibilities

• Work with the software team to improve MarianaOS tools.
• Define workflows for drilling and automate sample collection.
• Collaborate across teams to translate field data into software specifications.

Skills

Geological modeling

Drilling workflows

Automation

Sample collection

QA/QC procedures

Education

Bachelor's in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology or Earth Sciences

Tools

Leapfrog

Datamine

GIS platforms

Job description

Mariana Minerals is seeking a Drilling Engineer in Moab, Utah to enhance automated drilling, sampling, and resource workflows. This position merges drilling and geology expertise with software development to optimize mineral sourcing.

The ideal candidate has a background in geology and 3+ years in resource modeling or drilling experience, alongside a passion for automation. Joining Mariana Minerals means being part of a mission-driven team committed to responsible practices in mineral sourcing.