Blast Hole Driller - 7/7 Schedule, Heavy Equipment Pro

Mariana Minerals; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing & Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mariana Minerals is seeking a Blast Hole Driller to operate production drill rigs at our open-pit copper mine, ensuring safe, accurate drilling to keep operations on schedule.

The role welcomes seasoned open-pit drillers and those with underground, RC, or diamond core backgrounds. A utility mindset for heavy equipment, a strong safety culture, and a valid driver’s license are important. 7/7, 12-hour shifts with housing/relocation assistance provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of drilling experience, ideally as an open-pit blast hole driller.
• Underground, reverse circulation (RC) or diamond core drillers are encouraged to apply.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a solid understanding of drilling techniques and equipment.
• Heavy equipment experience is a strong plus.
• Real commitment to safety.
• Valid driver's license; CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a blast hole drill rig in line with site procedures, manufacturer specs and MSHA requirements.
• Drill production holes to plan, holding the right hole locations, depths and angles.
• Do thorough pre-start inspections, routine servicing and basic troubleshooting to keep downtime low.
• Monitor and adjust drilling parameters such as air pressure, rotation speed and penetration rate.
• Keep accurate drill logs and daily production reports.
• Recognize changes in ground conditions and flag them to supervisors and blasting crews.
• Work closely with blasters, operators and supervisors to keep the pit moving.
• Help out on other heavy equipment as needed (training provided).
• Keep the drill bench and equipment area clean and organized.
• Handle equipment breakdowns and emergencies with a calm, safety-first approach.

Skills

Drilling experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety minded

Heavy equipment experience

CDL

Tools

Drill rigs

Job description

Mariana Minerals is seeking a Blast Hole Driller to operate production drill rigs at our open-pit copper mine, ensuring safe, accurate drilling to keep operations on schedule.

The role welcomes seasoned open-pit drillers and those with underground, RC, or diamond core backgrounds. A utility mindset for heavy equipment, a strong safety culture, and a valid driver’s license are important. 7/7, 12-hour shifts with housing/relocation assistance provided.