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Exploration Drilling Technician – Maverick Springs Project (Nevada, USA)
Sun Silver is seeking an experienced Exploration Drilling Technician to support drilling activities as part of the Company’s 2026 ~10,000m core drilling program at the Maverick Springs Project in Nevada.
This is a hands-on, site-based role suited to a highly organised operator with proven experience managing multi-rig drilling programs within a contractor-driven environment.
About the Role
You will be responsible for coordinating and supporting day-to-day drilling operations, ensuring efficient execution across multiple rigs while maintaining strong oversight of contractors, logistics, and site requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing day-to-day drilling activities across multiple rigs
- Coordinating drilling and earthworks contractors
- Tracking contractor daily reports and validating invoices against dailies and contract terms
- Managing site vendors and logistics
- Maintaining stock levels of drilling consumables (mud, fuel, and expendables)
- Overseeing site vehicles and equipment
- Transporting drill core between site and the core processing facility
- Acting as liaison between contractors and local accommodation providers (RV park)
About You
- 3–6 years’ experience supporting or managing exploration drilling programs
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-rig drilling operations and contractors
- Strong attention to detail, particularly in reporting, cost tracking, and invoice validation
- Practical, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to operate independently in a site environment
- Experience in Nevada or similar U.S. jurisdictions advantageous
Role Details
- Site-based role operating from an RV park near the Maverick Springs Project
- Supporting an active multi-rig drilling program
- Engagement as an independent contractor (own company required)
About Maverick Springs
Maverick Springs is one of the largest pre-production primary silver assets in the United States, with a current Mineral Resource of 539Moz AgEq.
Ongoing drilling is focused on resource expansion, infill drilling, and metallurgical sampling to support future development studies.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in the execution of a significant U.S. drilling program, contributing directly to the advancement of a large-scale silver project.