Driller

marianaminerals; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing onsite

Job summary

Mariana Minerals in Utah is seeking a Driller to operate drilling rigs across exploration and mining programs. You will deliver high-quality samples, follow health, safety, and environmental standards, and support a mobile crew at remote sites.

You will perform pre-start inspections, adjust drilling parameters, log results, and mentor drill helpers while maintaining equipment care and a clean site. The role requires physical fitness, willingness to work extended shifts, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Driller in mining or mineral exploration.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and solid understanding of drilling techniques.
• Commitment to safety and ability to work extended shifts at remote sites.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate drilling rigs following site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct thorough pre-start inspections of rigs and support equipment.
• Perform routine servicing, lubrication, and basic troubleshooting.
• Collar holes accurately, maintaining correct angles and depths per plan.
• Monitor and adjust air/fluid pressure, rotation, weight on bit, and rate of penetration.
• Ensure samples or cores are recovered, labeled, and stored with contamination control.
• Keep accurate drill logs, meters drilled, and daily production records.
• Identify ground changes and flag them to geologists and supervisors.
• Lead and mentor drill helpers, enforcing safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized drill site and equipment area.
• Participate in toolbox talks, pre-shift meetings, safety audits, and training.
• Respond to equipment failures or emergencies calmly and effectively.

Skills

Driller experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety minded

Outdoor work

Tools

Drilling rigs

Job description

About Mariana Minerals

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

The Driller operates drilling rigs to support mineral exploration, resource definition, and mining programs. The role focuses on safe, efficient drilling, high quality sample or core recovery, equipment care, and following health, safety, and environmental standards, often at remote sites. Depending on the program, this may include reverse circulation (RC), diamond core, air rotary, or other drilling methods. Housing can be provided onsite.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate drilling rigs in line with site procedures, manufacturer specs, and regulatory requirements

• Do thorough pre-start inspections of rigs, compressors, pumps, rods, bits, hammers, and support equipment

• Handle routine servicing, lubrication, and basic mechanical troubleshooting to keep downtime low

• Collar holes accurately and hold the right angles, depths, and alignment per the drill plan

• Monitor and adjust drilling parameters like air or fluid pressure, rotation speed, weight on bit, bit wear, and penetration rate to get the best productivity and sample quality

• Make sure samples or core are recovered, handled, labeled, and stored correctly, with good contamination control

• Keep accurate drill logs, meters drilled, consumables used, and daily production reports

• Recognize changes in ground conditions and flag them to geologists and supervisors

• Lead and mentor offsiders/drill helpers and make sure the crew follows safe work practices and HSE requirements

• Keep the drill pad and equipment area clean and organized

• Take part in toolbox talks, pre-shift meetings, safety audits, and ongoing training

• Respond calmly and appropriately to equipment failures, emergencies, or changing site conditions

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Driller in mining or mineral exploration (RC, diamond core, rotary, or similar)

• Strong mechanical aptitude and solid understanding of drilling techniques and equipment

• Real commitment to safety and comfort working extended shifts or rotations at remote sites

• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather

Nice to Have

• Experience across more than one drilling method

• Relevant certifications (e.g., MSHA, first aid/CPR, forklift or heavy equipment)

• Valid driver's license; CDL is a plus

• Experience supervising or training drill crews

Our culture is built on four principles:

Everyone Gets Home Safe. We never put speed or cost ahead of people.

Extreme Ownership. We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions.

Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate. We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale.

Share Your Legos. We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions.

Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply!