Driller 2

U.S. Silica; Lovelock (NV); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Silica seeks an experienced Mine Driller to independently operate and oversee drilling for mine development at our Lovelock, NV site.

You will ensure accurate, efficient drilling while complying with safety and environmental standards, mentoring junior drillers, and leading field decisions as needed. You will supervise site activities, maintain logs, and coordinate with Mine Superintendent on progress and safety.

Formación

• 3–5 years rotary drilling experience preferred.
• CDL Class A license required.
• Driver's license required.

Responsabilidades

• Safely operate and maintain the drilling rig to ensure productivity.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and follow safe operating practices.
• Participate in safety meetings and lead tailgate safety discussions.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, BLM, NBMR and DOGAMI regulations.
• Notify Mine Supervisor of any violations or concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized drill site and keep logs up to date.
• Record drilling progress and concerns for Mine Superintendent.
• Follow WI procedures for drilling and sample collection.
• Drill holes at staked points and align angles correctly.
• Ensure safety of personnel within 100 feet of the rig.
• Supervise relocation of drill and support equipment.
• Perform surveys and measurements as instructed.
• Keep an accurate driller's log of activities and time estimates.
• Ensure all equipment is accounted for daily and stocked.
• Prepare maintenance paperwork and inventory supplies.
• When not drilling, operate heavy equipment as required.
• Perform Lab and Ore Drying duties during ore season.

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Driver's License

CDL (Class A) License

Descripción del empleo

Independently operating and overseeing drilling operations for mine development. Ensures drilling is performed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with all safety and environmental standards. May lead the field decisions, performs advanced troubleshooting, and mentors junior drillers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and correct operation and productivity of the drilling rig
• Ensures safe operating practices and conducts equipment safety inspections daily
• Actively participates in all company safety meetings and leads tailgate safety discussions daily
• Ensure compliance with all federal (MSHA, BLM) and state (NBM&MR, DOGAMI) regulations of drilling operations
• Notify Mine Supervisor or Mine Superintendent of any violation concerning laws/regulations by any governing agency
• Responsible for a clean and organized drill site
• Daily notification to Mine Superintendent of drilling progress and concerns
• Follows Work Instructions (WI’s) for drilling procedures and sample collection diligently
• Drill holes at the staked point flags and correctly align the drill in angle hole operations
• Responsible for the safety of any personnel within 100 feet of the drilling rig
• Supervise and manage drill and support equipment relocation and site mobilization
• Performs various surveys and measurements according to Mine Superintendent
• Maintain an accurate driller's log of the duration of various drill activities, site moving, and support work
• Ensure all equipment is accounted for daily
• Ensure sufficient drilling and equipment supplies are gathered and available for drilling operations
• Completes all necessary paperwork including documentation of maintenance items
• Actively inventories drilling supplies/equipment and replaces as needed
• When drilling activities are not necessary, Mine Driller will be required to perform as a Heavy Equipment Operator
• Perform Lab and Ore Drying duties during ore season

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• A Driver’s License and CDL (Class “A”) License
• A minimum of 3-5 years rotary drilling experience preferred"

Job Info

• Job Identification 657
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 10/08/2026, 02:01 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 595 Dartmouth St, Lovelock, NV, 89419, US (On-site)