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Join Our Team as a Driller in Seismic Prospecting!

Are you ready to take your drilling career to the next level? Great Plains Drilling, a Joint Venture, is seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join our team as Drillers for seismic prospecting. If you have a passion for outdoor work and a commitment to safety, we want to hear from you!

About the Job

This is a seasonal position that offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment. As a Driller, you will be responsible for operating tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling equipment to bore large blast holes in open-pit mines or quarries. Your expertise will help us achieve precise drilling operations while adhering to strict safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling equipment to bore large blast holes to specified depths.
• Read instructions or diagrams and lay out drill patterns accurately.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
• Operate various drilling machines, including air-track and rotary drills.
• Handle, store, and transport explosives and accessories safely and in accordance with regulations.
• Assemble primer charges using selected detonators, fuses, and other materials.

Requirements

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 160 to 320 hours per month
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 to 2 years or equivalent experience

Work Environment

As a Driller, you will work in a variety of conditions:

• Outdoor settings
• Noisy environments
• Cold or refrigerated conditions
• Potentially dangerous situations

Work Setting

• Remote locations

Certificates and Licenses

• Blaster Trade Certification is required.

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Experience with detonating cords, detonators, and drilling machines.
• Familiarity with galvanometers and track or truck-mounted rotary drilling machines.

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity license check
• Drug test

Transportation and Travel Information

• A valid driver's license is required.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work under pressure and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Attention to detail and excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Capability to stand for extended periods, bend, crouch, and kneel.
• Ability to handle heavy loads.

Personal Suitability

• Dependable and accurate with excellent oral communication skills.
• Flexible and a strong team player.

Financial and Other Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $60.00 to $70.00 hourly (to be negotiated).
• Group insurance benefits.
• Additional benefits available.

Workplace Information

• This is an on-the-road job.

Screening Questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the required certifications?

If you are ready to embark on an exciting career with Great Plains Drilling, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our team!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.