Drill & Blast Operator - 12-Hour Shifts & Benefits

Oceanagold; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Excellent benefits

Residential location near Charlotte

Training and development

Job summary

OceanaGold’s Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina is seeking a drilling support operator to work safely and efficiently on shift. You will operate equipment, document data from holes drilled, and assist with routine maintenance and safety.

Ideal candidates have drilling or heavy equipment experience, can lift 50 lbs, work as part of a team, and adapt to a 12-hour shift in a surface mine environment. The role offers competitive pay, benefits and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment (Dozer, excavator, Front end loader).
• Drilling experience (oil and gas, exploration, RC).
• Blast hole loading experience.
• Ability 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 other team members.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Drilling experience

Blast hole loading

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Drill patterns

Teamwork

Small equipment

Job description

OceanaGold’s Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina is seeking a drilling support operator to work safely and efficiently on shift. You will operate equipment, document data from holes drilled, and assist with routine maintenance and safety.

Ideal candidates have drilling or heavy equipment experience, can lift 50 lbs, work as part of a team, and adapt to a 12-hour shift in a surface mine environment. The role offers competitive pay, benefits and opportunities for training.