RC Grade Control Driller — Precision Drilling & Sampling

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401k plan

Paid time off

Company match

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines seeks a Grade Control Driller to operate RC drill rigs and deliver high-quality grade-control samples within open-pit mining operations. You will follow site procedures, ensure sample integrity, and work with the geology, mining, survey, and maintenance teams to meet production targets.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, maintaining logs, and performing routine equipment maintenance while contributing to continuous improvement and quality assurance in all sampling

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience operating RC drill rigs, preferably in grade control or production mining environments.
• Commitment to achieving and maintaining a zero-harm safety culture.
• Strong understanding of grade control drilling practices, drill pattern accuracy and sample quality requirements.
• Strong understanding of grade control sampling practices, including representative sample recovery, contamination prevention, cyclone and splitter maintenance, and preservation of sample integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently produce high-quality, representative RC samples in accordance with grade control QA/QC requirements.
• Understanding of the impact that drilling practices and sample quality have on ore control and mining outcomes.
• Experience operating in active open pit mining environments preferred.
• Sound knowledge of hazard identification, risk management and critical risk controls preferred.
• Ability to perform routine operator maintenance and equipment inspections preferred.
• Ability to identify mechanical issues and report defects promptly preferred.
• Commitment to maintaining drill rig cleanliness and housekeeping standards preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills preferred.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems preferred.
• Current driver's license and relevant site competencies required.

Responsibilities

• Operate RC drill rigs safely and efficiently in accordance with site procedures and manufacturer requirements.
• Complete pre-start inspections, workplace examinations and risk assessments before commencing work.
• Deliver grade control drilling to specified collar locations, depths and quality standards.
• Ensure all drill samples are collected, handled and bagged in accordance with grade control sampling procedures to maintain sample integrity and prevent contamination.
• Monitor and maintain representative sample recovery throughout the drilling process.
• Operate and maintain cyclones, splitters and sampling systems to maximize sample quality and minimize contamination.
• Immediately identify and report any issues that may compromise sample integrity, drill accuracy or drilling quality.
• Conduct routine operator maintenance, inspections and housekeeping of drilling equipment.
• Identify and report equipment defects and coordinate repairs with Maintenance.
• Accurately complete drill logs, production reports, pre-starts and operational documentation.
• Work closely with Geology, Mining, Survey and Maintenance teams to achieve production objectives.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Actively participate in toolbox meetings, safety observations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RC drilling

Grade control

Sample handling

QA/QC

Safety culture

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Cyclones

Splitters

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines seeks a Grade Control Driller to operate RC drill rigs and deliver high-quality grade-control samples within open-pit mining operations. You will follow site procedures, ensure sample integrity, and work with the geology, mining, survey, and maintenance teams to meet production targets.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, maintaining logs, and performing routine equipment maintenance while contributing to continuous improvement and quality assurance in all sampling