Senior Drilling Supervisor: Field Mining Operations

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

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.