Experienced Exploration Drill Assistant

ConeTec; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly In-Fly Out

Job summary

ConeTec, in partnership with Geotech Drilling, seeks a Drill Assistant – Surface Exploration to support remote Alaska diamond drilling operations. The role requires drill support experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work safely in rugged, remote environments, including helicopter-supported moves.

Start date June 2026; duration 5 months; hours are 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, 12-hour days. Compensation is $24.00–$26.00 USD per hour plus a meter bonus; pre-employment drug/alcohol

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in the drilling industry.
• Proven experience in helicopter-supported operations.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.
• Mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment.
• Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.
• Complete and pass project-specific safety courses.
• Experience working in the field in remote/varied weather conditions for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supply the driller with tooling and materials to maintain operations.
• Handle drill rods, casing, core tubes and core samples.
• Maintain and organize inventory of materials, supplies and tooling for drill rig and support vehicles.
• Assist the Driller, client and team members as required.
• Perform regular lifts of 50–90 lbs.

Skills

Drilling experience

Helicopter operations

Valid Driver's License

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Drug & alcohol test

Fieldwork in remote conditions

Job description

Company

Geotech Drilling - A proud member of the ConeTec Group

Background and Culture

Geotech Drilling Services Company Background and Culture Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in British Columbia, Canada.

Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality, advanced-stage project pipeline.

Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western North America.

We are one of Canada's largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.

Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec.

ConeTec is an international full-service geo-environmental and geotechnical site characterization contractor.

We offer clients superior project management and site investigation services across the globe, with a large presence in the Americas and Australia.

ConeTec is known in the industry as a great place to work.

We commit to all employees that we will provide a respectful, positive, and enriching work environment.

We want you to look forward to going to work every day.

We reward and recognize staff for exceptional contributions to the company.

Our success is a direct result of the people who work here.

As part of our integrated team, you'll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger.

Seize the opportunity to shape the future of drilling with us

Drill Assistant – Surface Exploration

We are seeking motivated and experienced Drill Assistants to support Surface Exploration Diamond Drilling operations for a remote camp project in Alaska.

Candidates must have previous drill support experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work safely and efficiently in rugged, remote environments.

Familiarity with helicopter-supported drill moves is required.

Location: Remote Dry Camp, Alaska

Project and Equipment

• Remote helicopter-supported drill program
• Fly In-Fly Out
• Hydracore 2000 diamond drills
• Coring with HQ and NQ
• Surface exploration

Start Date: June 2026 Duration: 5 Months Hours of Work: 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, 12 hr days.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously prepare and supply the driller with tooling and materials necessary to maintain the drilling operations.
• Handle drill rods and casing, core tubes and core samples.
• Maintain and organize appropriate inventory levels of necessary materials, supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles.
• Assist the Driller, client and other team members where required.
• Regular and repetitive lifts of 50-90 lbs.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Must have 1 or more years experience in the drilling industry.
• Proven experience in helicopter supported operations.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.
• Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment.
• Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.
• Complete and pass project specific safety courses.
• Have experience working in the field, in remote and/or varied weather conditions for extended periods of time

Compensation $24.00 - $26.00 USD per hour + Meter Bonus

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, and due to the requirement, that employees be able to safely complete the tasks associated with this job position, a successful candidate may be required to take a pre-employment fit for duty test, including a drug and alcohol testing, and complete a satisfactory criminal record check.

ConeTec is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Salary: $24.00 - $26.00 USD per hour + Meter Bonus