What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driller 1 position at U.S. Silica?
Responsible for safely operating drilling equipment to prepare mining areas for blasting or sampling. Works under direct supervision and follows detailed instructions to ensure proper hole depth, spacing, and angle in accordance with the mine plan and safety standards.
- Responsible for the safe and correct operation and productivity of the drilling rig
- Ensures safe operating practices and conducts equipment safety inspections daily
- Actively participates in all company safety meetings and leads tailgate safety discussions daily
- Ensure compliance with all federal (MSHA, BLM) and state (NBM&MR, DOGAMI) regulations of drilling operations
- Notify Mine Supervisor or Mine Superintendent of any violation concerning laws/regulations by any governing agency
- Responsible for a clean and organized drill site
- Daily notification to Mine Superintendent of drilling progress and concerns
- Follows Work Instructions (WI’s) for drilling procedures and sample collection diligently
- Drill holes at the staked point flags and correctly align the drill in angle hole operations
- Responsible for the safety of any personnel within 100 feet of the drilling rig
- Supervise and manage drill and support equipment relocation and site mobilization
- Performs various surveys and measurements according to Mine Superintendent
- Maintain an accurate driller's log of the duration of various drill activities, site moving, and support work
- Ensure all equipment is accounted for daily
- Ensure sufficient drilling and equipment supplies are gathered and available for drilling operations
- Completes all necessary paperwork including documentation of maintenance items
- Actively inventories drilling supplies/equipment and replaces as needed
- When drilling activities are not necessary, Mine Driller will be required to perform as a Heavy Equipment Operator
- Perform Lab and Ore Drying duties during ore season
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
- A Driver’s License and CDL (Class “A”) License
- A minimum of 1 - 3 years rotary drilling experience preferred
Benefits:
401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off