Drilling Supervisor

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and retirement plans

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to advanced drilling tech

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, South Africa, seeks a Drilling Supervisor to lead on-site drilling operations for mineral exploration projects. You will manage crews, ensure safety, and coordinate with geologists to meet schedules.

The role emphasizes maintaining drilling rigs and materials, optimizing costs, and delivering precise geological data in challenging terrains, with opportunities for career growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of drilling operations experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all on-site drilling operations, ensuring safety standards are met.
• Supervise drilling crews, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Plan daily drilling schedules and coordinate with geologists to meet exploration targets.
• Ensure maintenance and proper functioning of drilling rigs and equipment.
• Manage drilling consumables, track costs, and optimize operational efficiency.
• Maintain detailed records of drilling activities, depths, and geological observations.

Skills

Drilling operations

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Leadership

Geology coordination

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Drilling Supervisor to join their exploration team in the Richards Bay area. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of drilling operations, including core drilling, blast hole drilling, and other specialized drilling techniques relevant to mineral exploration and mine development. You will manage drilling crews, equipment, and logistics to meet project timelines and geological objectives. This position is crucial for ensuring accurate geological data collection in challenging terrains.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of drilling operations on-site, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Supervise drilling crews, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Plan daily drilling schedules and coordinate with geologists to meet exploration targets.
• Ensure proper maintenance and functioning of drilling rigs and associated equipment.
• Manage drilling consumables, track costs, and optimize operational efficiency.
• Maintain detailed records of drilling activities, depths, and geological observations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in drilling operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in various drilling techniques and equipment operations.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety protocols specific to drilling environments.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret geological information and coordinate drilling plans accordingly.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work extended hours and in remote locations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical and retirement plans.
• Opportunity to work on significant mining projects.
• Regular performance reviews and potential for career growth.
• Exposure to advanced drilling technologies and methodologies.
• A supportive team environment focused on operational excellence.