Core Driller Assistant

About Mariana Minerals

Responsibilities

• Help the Driller safely set up, move and tear down the drill rig and drill pad
• Handle rods, core barrels, casing and tooling while tripping in and out of the hole
• Pull, clean, measure, label and box core accurately, with good contamination control
• Mix and manage drilling fluids, and maintain water lines, pumps and supply systems
• Do pre-start inspections, greasing, lubrication and basic maintenance on the rig, compressors, pumps and support equipment
• Help keep drill logs, footage drilled, consumables used and daily reports
• Keep an inventory of bits and supplies, and let the Driller know when stock is low
• Recognize changes in ground conditions and flag them to the Driller and geologist
• Keep the drill pad and equipment area clean and organized
• Handle equipment breakdowns and emergencies with a calm, safety-first approach

Qualifications

• Experience as a driller's helper, offsider or rig hand, or comparable hands-on field, construction or mechanical work
• Diamond core, reverse circulation (RC) or water-well drilling experience is a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn drilling techniques and equipment
• Real commitment to safety and following procedures
• Valid driver's license; CDL is a plus
• Schedule
• 7 days on / 7 days off, 12-hour day shifts
• Housing & Relocation: Housing and relocation assistance options are available.
• Working Environment & Physical Requirements
• Work 12-hour shifts outdoors on drill pads and rugged terrain, in all weather and extreme temperatures
• Lift at least 50 lbs, with exposure to dust, noise, vibration and diesel
• Wear all required PPE (hard hat, steel toes, safety glasses, hi-vis, hearing protection, and a respirator when required)
• Everyone Gets Home Safe. We never put speed or cost ahead of people.
• Extreme Ownership. We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions.
• Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate. We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale.
• Share Your Legos. We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions.
• Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply!

Schedule

• 7 days on / 7 days off, 12-hour day shifts
• Housing & Relocation: Housing and relocation assistance options are available.
• Working Environment & Physical Requirements
• Work 12-hour shifts outdoors on drill pads and rugged terrain, in all weather and extreme temperatures
• Lift at least 50 lbs, with exposure to dust, noise, vibration and diesel
• Wear all required PPE (hard hat, steel toes, safety glasses, hi-vis, hearing protection, and a respirator when required)

Our culture is built on four principles:

Preferred Qualifications

• Diamond core, reverse circulation (RC) or water-well drilling experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license; CDL is a plus