PERSONAL IN -CHARGE-DRILLING X 3

Position Description

This position reports to the Drilling Supervisor. Successful candidate will be responsible for the below duties.

Responsibilities

• Verify positions and depth of boring locations before drilling to determine if it is safe to move forward with the process.
• Check gauges, monitor drilling condition and pay close attention to equipment to decide if it needs to be altered or adjusted during drilling.
• Use knowledge of soil or rock conditions to determine which drill is appropriate for each job.
• Stop, start, and control machine drilling speed and align as well as position drills to stabilize machines.
• Regulate downward pressure, rotary speed and air pressure, depending on the type of material the drill is moving through, changing procedures and settings for each individual job as needed.
• Bore or drill holes in rock for routing, anchoring, blasting, or building foundations, working with other members of the crew to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Follow all protocol and standard operating procedures to guarantee safety and compliance on the job site and keep team members safe from injury.
• Position and assemble casing pipes, augers, machines and other equipment with the appropriate hand and power tools.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• G12 Certificate
• At least 5 experience as a driller in mining industry.
• Post secondary school training in Construction or Mining
• Blastering Certificate will be an added advantage.