Drill & Blast Operator – Precise, Safe Mining

OceanaGold Corporation; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, vision and dental insurance

401K

Training and development

EAP

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation is hiring at Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina to operate drilling equipment safely and contribute to data documentation during each shift. The role requires familiarity with Sandvik drills and the ability to work in a team on a rotating day–night schedule.

Join a global gold and copper producer with a strong focus on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, offering competitive compensation, benefits and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment and drilling systems.
• Knowledge of Sandvik drills (DI650i/DR410i) is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Heavy equipment

Sandvik DI650i

Sandvik DR410i

Drilling experience

Blast loading

Lifting 50 lbs

Drill patterns

Teamwork

Support equipment

Attention to detail

Job description

OceanaGold Corporation is hiring at Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina to operate drilling equipment safely and contribute to data documentation during each shift. The role requires familiarity with Sandvik drills and the ability to work in a team on a rotating day–night schedule.

Join a global gold and copper producer with a strong focus on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, offering competitive compensation, benefits and ongoing professional development opportunities.