Diamond Driller

About Your New Role:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Mine Operations, the Driller, Diamond, will be responsible for the moving, set-up, operation, and maintenance of diamond drills and related equipment that drill holes to obtain mineral (core) samples. You will be able to operate secondary equipment, including pumps and equipment used to prevent and correct problems. You will carry out minor maintenance repairs and be specialized in underground drilling.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Operating hardrock portable hydraulic diamond drill rigs to bore holes to specified depths.
• Performing repairs and maintenance to drill rigs and associated equipment.
• Completing daily activity reports.
• Managing inventory of spare parts and consumables.
• Detailed knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical drilling systems and parts.

Your Knowledge and Skills:

• Be able to work in a physical demanding environment.
• Attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Reading text, numeracy, write and oral communication, and critical thinking.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Work independently and within a team.
• Positive and proactive attitude towards safety is essential.

Your Education and Experience:

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 2-3 years’ diamond drilling experience.

About Our Working Conditions:

This position has a schedule of 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off at our remote camp which you will be required to fly in fly out with pick up points in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and La Ronge.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.