Job Description

Hiring Company: Major Drilling Group International Inc.

Position: Diamond Drill operator – Surface mining and quarrying (15 positions)

Start Date: ASAP

Job Type: Full-time, 2-year position

Job Description: Do you want to work for one of the largest drilling companies internationally, supplying services to the mining and geological exploration industries?

Primary responsibilities include:

 Drive and/or operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling, air-track or other drilling machines to drill or bore large holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry;
 Operate tracked or truck-mounted drill equipped with auger or other attachment to drill holes for building foundations or pilings;
 May measure location and stake out pattern of holes to be drilled, load blast holes with explosives and detonate explosives to dislodge coal, ore or rock;
 Accurately complete Drill Reports;
 Delegate tasks, give feedback to crew, develop strength and skills (yours and others) within established objectives and goals drilling contract;
 Ensure core/sample meets Client specifications;
 Ensure hole specifications i.e. angle depth size, meet Client’s requirements;
 Present core/sample in a manner acceptable to Client;
 To provide technical expertise to your crew;
 Drive mobile equipment (muskeg, snowmobile, truck etc.) in accordance with internal/ external policies, rules and directives;
 To set the rig up in a safe manner, so as to obtain an accurate sample as specified by Client;
 To operate the rig in a manner so as not to endanger yourself or any other persons involved in the day-to-day running of the operation;
 To operate the rig in a manner that conforms to Major Drilling’s performance targets, policies and procedures;
 Anticipate needs of equipment, supplies, resources when necessary;
 Contribute as a valued team member and demonstrate commitment to common goals and targets of the Company;
 Reports to the Driller and Foreman (HSEC & Operation);
 Tasks execution;
 Performance and maintaining a positive attitude;
 Inform your Supervisor of all disciplinary interactions.

Qualifications/Education:

• Preferably, have a current registered driver’s license.
• Be physically fit and have good physical dexterity.
• Prefer working outdoors.
• Enjoy travel or at least adapt to a nomadic lifestyle.
• Be compatible with other people in a small team environment.
• Be adaptive to living without the normal comforts of home.
• Be able to work for long hours under prevailing climatic conditions.
• Good communication and mathematical skills.
• Can speak and understand the English language.
• Preferably, have a mechanical background and aptitude, with skills in operating and maintaining machinery.
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol test with random testing.
• No formal education requirement
• Have or be willing to obtain a valid First Aid level C.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Diamond Driller.

Applicants must also possess a work history that highlights the following combination of skills and experience: On-the-job training provided.

Wages: $34.07 per hour / 84 hours per week

Benefits: Medical benefits, dental benefits, vision care benefits. Staff accommodation and meals provided.

Location of Work: Applicants will be employed in Canada, the locations listed here, and maybe required to work in several different locations across Canada: Sudbury region, Chapleau, Kirkland Lake, Timmins region, Matheson, Red Lake overall the Ontario region (except Toronto Area), Newfoundland and Labrador region, and Manitoba Regions.

Send Resumes to:
Apply online: www.majordrilling.com/careers
Email: [email protected]

Company Address: 25 Durum Drive, Centreport, MB R4B-0A6

Required languages: English

Education level: No Formal Education Requirement

Required skills: Please see job description above

Closest intersection: Various