Drill Services Technician

Equinox Gold Corp.; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Gold Corp. is hiring a Drill Services Technician to support field and warehouse operations at the South Railroad Project in Nevada.

You will prepare RC sample bags, handle drill core, perform field sampling, and assist in safe, efficient exploration activities. Ideal candidates have at least two years of exploration experience as a Drill Services Technician and a solid understanding of RC and core drilling, map reading, GPS, and basic office software.

Qualifications

• Two years of Exploration experience as a Drill Services Technician.
• Two years of mining industry experience.
• Ability to read maps and operate handheld GPS units.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reverse circulation (RC) sample bags and chip trays.
• Update exploration tracker with sample bag and chip tray completion and field-related activities.
• Handle drill core, sawing, and core sampling properly.
• Prepare sample dispatches for assay labs.
• Read maps, use GPS, and navigate unimproved roads to pick up samples.
• Execute unbiased core sampling and packaging for photon assay.
• Properly complete a field-level risk assessment for earthwork and drilling activities.
• Properly complete daily drill rig checks and workplace inspections.
• Properly use GPS to locate and mark drill holes, sample points, and collar locations.
• Keep a clean, safe, organized warehouse, including storing core, chips, and pulps.
• Conduct accurate XRF analysis on pulp samples.
• Prepare and conduct density sample testing.

Skills

Maps reading

GPS handheld

Independent work

Communication

Organizational skills

Valid Driver’s License

US work authorization

Tools

Excel

GPS devices

Forklifts operation

Job description

Position Title: Drill Services Technician

Are you looking to make your mark and grow your career with a company on the rise? We'd love to have you on our team!

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Guided by our core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, we foster a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where a talented, experienced team works together to deliver reliable operations, responsible mining, and long-term value to its shareholders and host communities.

Get in at the ground floor with our South Railroad Project — a construction-ready, open-pit heap leach project located on the world-class Carlin Trend in Nevada, one of the most prolific gold-producing regions on the planet. The project is backed by a completed feasibility study outlining an average of 130,000 ounces of gold per year over the first five years and an initial 10-year mine life. Join us at this pivotal stage and help bring Nevada's next gold mine to life.

Position Summary

The Drill Services Technician supports the warehouse, performs core sawing and sampling, and completes drill pad staking and basic field tasks. They must work independently and safely in field and warehouse environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare reverse circulation (RC) sample bags and chip trays.
• Update exploration tracker with sample bag and chip tray completion and field-related activities.
• Handle drill core, sawing, and core sampling properly.
• Prepare sample dispatches for assay labs.
• Read maps, use GPS, and navigate unimproved roads to pick up samples.
• Execute unbiased core sampling and packaging for photon assay.
• Properly complete a field-level risk assessment for earthwork and drilling activities.
• Properly complete daily drill rig checks and workplace inspections.
• Properly use GPS to locate and mark drill holes, sample points, and collar locations.
• Keep a clean, safe, organized warehouse, including storing core, chips, and pulps.
• Conduct accurate XRF analysis on pulp samples.
• Prepare and conduct density sample testing.

Required Experience & Skills

• Two years of Exploration experience as a Drill Services Technician.
• Two years of mining industry experience.
• Moderate understanding of drilling methods, including reverse circulation (RC) and core drilling.
• Ability to read maps and operate handheld GPS units.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other small equipment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

At Equinox Gold, our commitment to teamwork means building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate. We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.