Exploration Drill Supervisor

Coeur-Mining,-Inc; Lead (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Coeur Wharf, a leading open-pit gold operation in South Dakota, is seeking an Exploration Drill Supervisor to lead drilling activities, ensure safety compliance, and manage costs in collaboration with the Exploration team.

The role requires extensive experience in surface RC and core drilling, building strong relationships with drilling contractors, and coordinating with site operations for efficient, high-quality sample collection.

Qualifications

• Follow all procedures and safety measures to ensure safe production.
• Work in all conditions and environments.
• Able to lift 25 lbs. on a continuous basis.
• Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily.
• Must have valid drivers license.
• Site-based role with 8/6 rotation, 10-hour days.

Responsibilities

• Be a safety and environmental leader, trainer, and champion.
• Work with corporate Drilling Manager to align with company’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain relationships with drilling companies, conduct regular meetings as required.
• Host program kick-off meeting(s) to ensure alignment with exploration expectations.
• Scheduling pad construction, restoration, and related logistics with drilling contractors and site teams.
• Manage materials and consumables.
• Drill cost tracking and management to ensure funds are used effectively.
• Ensure proper management of drilling operations by optimizing assets and supervising contractors.
• Know and understand best drilling practices; troubleshoot to maintain high-quality sample recovery with drill additives, bits, and pumping rates.
• Liaise with operations to build good working relationships and ensure drill sequencing aligns with operation plans.
• Understand drill mechanics and develop best practices with geologists for site-specific units.
• Assist with RFP process and contracting with corporate Exploration team.
• Non-drill time: update contracts with improvements; prepare for next campaign; assist with core shack improvements and sample storage.

Skills

Safety procedures

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Mobility

Driver's license

Shift schedule

Education

10 years drilling supervisor experience

RC and core drilling experience

Drilling program management

Cost reporting

Tools

CorePlan

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Project)

Procurement tools

Job description

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Exploration Drill Supervisor

Full Time Professional Lead, SD, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2284

We Pursue a Higher Standard

We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Wharf is an open-pit, heap-leach gold operation and the only gold mine operating in South Dakota. Located in the northern Black Hills, Wharf is the only known operating mine that shares a hillside with a ski resort, Terry Peak.

Coeur Wharf has been part of the local community since 1983, actively volunteering and supporting the arts, educational programs, beautification events and children’s and wellness programs.

Approximately 260 miners, geologists, engineers, environmentalists, operators and various business leaders are employed at the mine and call South Dakota home. Coeur Wharf prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment.

About the Job:

The Exploration Drill Services Supervisor is an integral part of the Exploration Department at the Wharf Operation. The candidate will be a part of the Coeur wharf Exploration Team and will work with drilling contractor management and site HSE Team to ensure all drilling activities are planned, executed and communicated across departments with a focus on cost-management, efficiency, safety, and high data quality to support the goals of Coeur Mining. Solid work ethics, regular attendance, and punctuality are essential requirements for this position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Safety compliance
• Equipment operation and reporting
• Teamwork

Responsibilities:

• Be a safety and environmental leader, trainer, and champion
• Work with corporate Drilling Manager to align with company’s policies and procedures
• Maintain relationships with drilling companies, conduct regular meetings as required
• Host program kick-off meeting(s) to ensure alignment with exploration expectations
• Scheduling pad construction, restoration, and related logistics with drilling contractors and site teams
• Manage materials and consumables
• Drill cost tracking and management to ensure we are utilizing our funds in the most effective way possible (CorePlan)
• Ensure the correct management of drilling operations by optimizing assets and equipment, and by supervising the execution of the activities of drilling contractors
• Know and understand best drilling practices; independently initiate troubleshooting and provide advice on managing difficult conditions to maintain and monitor high-quality sample recovery, including use of drill additives (muds), bit types, and pumping rates.
• Liaise with operations to build good working relationships and to ensure drill sequencing works with operation plans
• Understand drill mechanics and develop best practices with the geologists for drilling the site-specific units
• Assist with RFP process and contracting with corporate Exploration team
• Non-drill time responsibilities: update contract with improvements based on previous campaign lessons learned; prepare for next campaign, completing all environmental and associated pad logistics; assist with core shack improvements, sample storage, and any other items as requested.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Job Requirements

• Follow all procedures and safety measures to ensure safe production
• Work in all conditions and environments
• Able to lift 25 lbs. on a continuous basis
• Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily
• Must have valid drivers license
• This role is site-based, 8/6 (8 days on 6 days off) rotation, 10 hr day basis

Education & Experience

• Experience as a Drilling Supervisor for 10 years with a mining or drilling company.
• Previous experience with surface reverse circulation and core drilling is required.
• Have extensive industry training and drilling program management. Previous experience with CorePlan or similar platforms is preferred.
• Be familiar with cost reporting and cost verification as it pertains to approval of company expenditures

Technical Skills

• Have detailed and demonstrated technical knowledge of reverse circulation and core drilling including orientated core.
• Have detailed and hands on drilling experience with a detailed understanding of drilling techniques and equipment.
• Have detailed understanding of drill bits, drilling motors and the relation of the drilling rig circulating system to these tools.
• Have detailed understanding and hands on experience with various mud systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Familiarity with procurement, contract administration, and contractor management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple drilling rigs at one time in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Understand and demonstrate leadership in all aspects of managing a HSE compliant operation without sacrificing operational efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with other employees and contractors using tact, courtesy, and good judgement.
• Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies, and procedures.

Preferred Experience

• Mine site industry experience.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $1M in value.
• Familiarity with MSHA regulations and mining operational environments.

Relocation Support?

Yes

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the "Company") to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.