Core Drilling Assistant | 7/7 Schedule + Housing Support

Mariana Minerals; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mariana Minerals is seeking a Core Driller Assistant to support diamond core drilling at our open-pit copper mine. You will assist the Driller, manage core handling, and help maintain drilling fluids and logs.

Role focuses on safe operations, equipment care, and adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards. 7 days on / 7 days off, 12-hour day shifts; Housing & relocation options available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a driller's helper, offsider or rig hand, or comparable hands-on field, construction or mechanical work.
• Diamond core, reverse circulation (RC) or water-well drilling experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn drilling techniques and equipment.
• Real commitment to safety and following procedures.
• Valid driver's license; CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help the Driller safely set up, move and tear down the drill rig and drill pad
• Handle rods, core barrels, casing and tooling while tripping in and out of the hole
• Pull, clean, measure, label and box core accurately, with good contamination control
• Mix and manage drilling fluids, and maintain water lines, pumps and supply systems
• Do pre-start inspections, greasing, lubrication and basic maintenance on the rig, compressors, pumps and support equipment
• Help keep drill logs, footage drilled, consumables used and daily reports
• Keep an inventory of bits and supplies, and let the Driller know when stock is low
• Recognize changes in ground conditions and flag them to the Driller and geologist
• Keep the drill pad and equipment area clean and organized
• Handle equipment breakdowns and emergencies with a calm, safety-first approach

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Willingness to learn

Experience with drilling operations

Valid driver's license

Job description

Mariana Minerals is seeking a Core Driller Assistant to support diamond core drilling at our open-pit copper mine. You will assist the Driller, manage core handling, and help maintain drilling fluids and logs.

Role focuses on safe operations, equipment care, and adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards. 7 days on / 7 days off, 12-hour day shifts; Housing & relocation options available.