Drill & Blast Operator — Mining Production

Kinross Gold Corporation; Elko, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking a Blast Hole Drill Operator for Bald Mountain in White Pine County, Nevada. The role emphasizes safe, efficient operation of blast-hole drills in an active mining environment, following SOPs and Kinross values.

The incumbent will perform pre-shift inspections, maintain drilling logs, collect samples, and support blasting activities as needed. A strong emphasis on teamwork, safety, and precise drilling is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in the operation of blast-hole production drill rigs.
• In-depth knowledge of DTH and rotary drilling.
• Familiarity with GPS/Jigsaw navigation/dispatch systems.
• Ability to drill holes exactly to specifications and maintain equipment in safe condition.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates drill to meet production goals according to SOPs and supervisor instructions.
• Prepares and maintains drilling paperwork, inspections, reports and sample tags.
• Perform pre-shift inspections and monitor gauges and equipment.
• Inspect work areas for hazards and report issues.
• Maintain logs of bits, hammers, breakdowns, maps, and drill patterns.
• Drill accurately to stake depth and collect drill-hole samples as needed.
• Maintain communications with crew and supervisors for safety and operations.
• Travel to operational site and support blasting functions as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Blast hole drilling experience

GPS navigation systems

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ingersoll Rand DML

Atlas Copco DML

Atlas Copco Pit Viper 231

Atlas Copco Pit Viper 271

Sandvik DR560 pre-split drills

Job description

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking a Blast Hole Drill Operator for Bald Mountain in White Pine County, Nevada. The role emphasizes safe, efficient operation of blast-hole drills in an active mining environment, following SOPs and Kinross values.

The incumbent will perform pre-shift inspections, maintain drilling logs, collect samples, and support blasting activities as needed. A strong emphasis on teamwork, safety, and precise drilling is required.