Employer:Ìý
Position:ÌýDiamond Drill Operator
Locations of Work:ÌýWhitehorse, Yukon Territory
Wage:Ìý$36 per hour, plus footage bonuses (extra bonuses per day during high season June-August)
Start Date:ÌýAs soon as possible
Vacancies:Ìý15
Terms of Employment: Permanent, full-time, 40 to 84 hours per week
Employment Conditions: Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Shift, Weekend, Night
Job Requirements
Language: English
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma.
Experience:ÌýMust complete with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a diamond drill operator surface drilling.
Security and Safety: Drug test- Zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol; must be able to pass random drug and alcohol tests.
Transportation/Travel Information:ÌýTravel expenses paid by the employer.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Handling heavy loads, Repetitive tasks
Work Location Information: Remote location, Various locations, Staff accommodation available, Room and board provided
Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Noisy, Hot, Cold/refrigerated
Personal Suitability: Team player, Dependability, Reliability, Effective interpersonal skills.
Additional Skills: Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
Equipment and Machinery Experience: Drilling machine. Surface Drilling machine
Other requirements include:
- Proven experience of operating top-drive diamond rigs
- Detailed knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical drilling systems
- Experience of disassembling and reassembling portable diamond rigs
- Proven experience of moving portable diamond drills between drill holes with both helicopters and heavy equipment
- Extensive experience of inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing drill rigs and associated equipment
Job duties and responsibilities include:
- Operating a Kluane Drilling Ltd. custom design top-drive man-portable hydraulic core drill.
- Mobilization to drill rig site; disassembling and moving drill rig between drill holes; reassembling and setting up drill rig for drilling activities; preparing drill rig for further drilling or demobilization from site.
- Casing and coring, reaming, stabilizing, and wedging as required.
- Training, directing, and supervising less experienced Drillers and Drill Helpers, as required.
- Others.
How to Apply: By email:Ìý[email protected]
Here is what you must include when submitting your application:
- References attesting experience
- Current and valid Standard First Aid with CPR.
- WHMIS Certificate valid.
- A valid driver's license (at least 3 years of experience driving) with a clean driving record.
Apply only if you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or are legally able to work in Canada.
