Drill & Blast Operator - 12-Hour Shifts, Training & Benefits

OceanaGold Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401K

Residential location near Charlotte

Long service recognition

Training & development

Safety & teamwork

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation, a global gold and copper producer, is seeking a skilled equipment operator at the Haile Gold Mine area in the United States. The role involves operating equipment safely, recording drilling data, rebuilds, and consumable changes, with rotating day/night shifts and a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate has heavy equipment and drilling experience, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and thrives in a collaborative mining environment near Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment (Dozer, excavator, front end loader).
• Drilling experience (oil and gas, exploration, RC).
• 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).
• Attention to detail.
• Education

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 members of the team.
• Rotating Days and Nights schedule.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Drilling experience

Lift 50 lbs

Drill Patterns

Teamwork

Small equipment experience

Attention to detail

Education

Education

Education

Tools

Skid steer

WA-270 wheel loader

Job description

OceanaGold Corporation, a global gold and copper producer, is seeking a skilled equipment operator at the Haile Gold Mine area in the United States. The role involves operating equipment safely, recording drilling data, rebuilds, and consumable changes, with rotating day/night shifts and a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate has heavy equipment and drilling experience, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and thrives in a collaborative mining environment near Charlotte, NC.