Driller’s Assistant: Field Rig Support for Safe Exploration

Mariana Minerals; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariana Minerals in Moab, Utah is seeking a Driller Assistant to support drilling for mineral exploration, assist the Driller with setting up rigs, handling core, maintaining equipment, and following safety standards. This is an excellent entry point for a career toward becoming a Driller.

You will work outdoors on 12-hour shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and help maintain logs, inventory and daily reports. RC/diamond core/water-well drilling is a plus, CDL a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience as a driller's helper, offsider or rig hand, or comparable hands-on field, construction or mechanical work.
• Diamond core, reverse circulation (RC) or water-well drilling experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn drilling techniques and equipment.
• Real commitment to safety and following procedures.
• Valid driver's license; CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help the Driller safely set up, move and tear down the drill rig and drill pad
• Handle rods, core barrels, casing and tooling while tripping in and out of the hole
• Pull, clean, measure, label and box core accurately, with good contamination control
• Mix and manage drilling fluids, and maintain water lines, pumps and supply systems
• Do pre-start inspections, greasing, lubrication and basic maintenance on the rig, compressors, pumps and support equipment
• Help keep drill logs, footage drilled, consumables used and daily reports
• Keep an inventory of bits and supplies, and let the Driller know when stock is low
• Recognize changes in ground conditions and flag them to the Driller and geologist
• Keep the drill pad and equipment area clean and organized
• Handle equipment breakdowns and emergencies with a calm, safety-first approach

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety first

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Job description

Mariana Minerals in Moab, Utah is seeking a Driller Assistant to support drilling for mineral exploration, assist the Driller with setting up rigs, handling core, maintaining equipment, and following safety standards. This is an excellent entry point for a career toward becoming a Driller.

You will work outdoors on 12-hour shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and help maintain logs, inventory and daily reports. RC/diamond core/water-well drilling is a plus, CDL a plus.