Diamond Drilling Field Operations Lead

Durin Mining Technologies Corp.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Durin Mining Technologies Corp. seeks its first Drilling Operations Manager to lead field execution on a novel diamond drilling platform.

You will establish reliable operating procedures in real-world conditions, translate knowledge into adapted methods, and enforce strict safety across crews while coordinating multiple field teams and reporting metrics. You will serve as the bridge between field operations, clients, and internal leadership, driving continuous improvement and rapid mobilization

Qualifications

• Hands-on drilling operations experience in field settings.
• Proven track record leading crews with accountability.
• Strong safety leadership and incident prevention.
• Ability to translate field learnings into performance improvements.
• Excellent communication with clients, operators, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end field execution on a novel diamond drilling platform, establishing reliable operating procedures under real-world conditions.
• Translate conventional drilling knowledge into adapted methods, troubleshooting and refining performance on unfamiliar systems.
• Enforce strict safety systems across all crews, ensuring consistent compliance and continuous improvement.
• Direct and coordinate multiple field teams, setting expectations, managing performance, and maintaining operational discipline.
• Serve as the primary communication bridge between field operations, external clients, and internal safety, technical, and executive leadership.
• Build and maintain structured reporting and a metrics-driven framework capturing activity, safety, productivity, and equipment reliability, converting data into clear actions that improve outcomes.
• Identify inefficiencies and failure points in real time, implementing corrective actions that improve throughput, safety, and cost performance.
• Operate with full ownership in the field, making independent decisions while maintaining continuous, high-quality communication across all levels of the organization.
• Maintain operational visibility across 24/7 drilling activities, including time-sensitive communication outside standard hours when field conditions, safety matters, client needs, or equipment issues require immediate attention.
• Support deployment planning, logistics coordination, and rapid mobilization across varied project locations.
• Contribute to the evolution of the platform by feeding field learnings into engineering, product, and operational strategy.

Skills

Drilling operations

Field leadership

Safety management

Performance optimization

Clear communication

Job description

Durin Mining Technologies Corp. seeks its first Drilling Operations Manager to lead field execution on a novel diamond drilling platform.

You will establish reliable operating procedures in real-world conditions, translate knowledge into adapted methods, and enforce strict safety across crews while coordinating multiple field teams and reporting metrics. You will serve as the bridge between field operations, clients, and internal leadership, driving continuous improvement and rapid mobilization