Drill & Blast Equipment Operator, 12-Hour Shifts, Bonuses

OceanaGold; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package (health, vision, and 

401K

Professional development

In-office snack shop

Residence near Charlotte

Job summary

OceanaGold is seeking a equipment operator for a surface mining operation near Charlotte, NC, with 12-hour shifts. The role involves operating heavy equipment, recording drilling data, rebuilding DTH hammers, and changing consumables on the drill rig while QAQC blast patterns as needed.

Candidates should have drilling experience (Sandvik DI650i/DR410i or equivalent), be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and work well in a team. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment such as Dozer, excavator, Front end loader.
• Sandvik DI650i drill experience.
• Sandvik DR410i drill experience.
• Other drilling experience (oil & gas, exploration, RC).
• Blast hole loading experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Understanding of drill patterns and design.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Small support equipment experience (Skid steer, WA-270 wheel loader).

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Document and record all data for holes drilled during shift.
• Rebuild DTH hammers.
• Change out consumables on drill rig (bits, hammers, drill steels).
• QAQC blast patterns as needed.
• Communicate with supervisor and team members.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Job description

OceanaGold is seeking a equipment operator for a surface mining operation near Charlotte, NC, with 12-hour shifts. The role involves operating heavy equipment, recording drilling data, rebuilding DTH hammers, and changing consumables on the drill rig while QAQC blast patterns as needed.

Candidates should have drilling experience (Sandvik DI650i/DR410i or equivalent), be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and work well in a team. Competitive pay and benefits offered.