Field Drill & Core Sampling Technician

Equinox Gold Corp.; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Gold Corp. is hiring a Drill Services Technician to support field and warehouse operations at the South Railroad Project in Nevada.

You will prepare RC sample bags, handle drill core, perform field sampling, and assist in safe, efficient exploration activities. Ideal candidates have at least two years of exploration experience as a Drill Services Technician and a solid understanding of RC and core drilling, map reading, GPS, and basic office software.

Qualifications

• Two years of Exploration experience as a Drill Services Technician.
• Two years of mining industry experience.
• Ability to read maps and operate handheld GPS units.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reverse circulation (RC) sample bags and chip trays.
• Update exploration tracker with sample bag and chip tray completion and field-related activities.
• Handle drill core, sawing, and core sampling properly.
• Prepare sample dispatches for assay labs.
• Read maps, use GPS, and navigate unimproved roads to pick up samples.
• Execute unbiased core sampling and packaging for photon assay.
• Properly complete a field-level risk assessment for earthwork and drilling activities.
• Properly complete daily drill rig checks and workplace inspections.
• Properly use GPS to locate and mark drill holes, sample points, and collar locations.
• Keep a clean, safe, organized warehouse, including storing core, chips, and pulps.
• Conduct accurate XRF analysis on pulp samples.
• Prepare and conduct density sample testing.

Skills

Maps reading

GPS handheld

Independent work

Communication

Organizational skills

Valid Driver’s License

US work authorization

Tools

Excel

GPS devices

Forklifts operation

Job description

Equinox Gold Corp. is hiring a Drill Services Technician to support field and warehouse operations at the South Railroad Project in Nevada.

You will prepare RC sample bags, handle drill core, perform field sampling, and assist in safe, efficient exploration activities. Ideal candidates have at least two years of exploration experience as a Drill Services Technician and a solid understanding of RC and core drilling, map reading, GPS, and basic office software.