Canadian Diamond Drilling Association (CDDA)

Drillers Helper

By Canadian Diamond Drilling Association (CDDA)

Dead Line: April 28, 2022

Reporting to the Driller, the Driller’s Helper provides support to the Driller in obtaining core samples. This requires hard physical work such as continuously pulling rods and emptying tubes, assisting to set up the drill, connecting hydraulic hoses, preparing inner and outer tubes, and more. Other day-to-day responsibilities include safely operating the Rod Handler, stacking and adding drill rods when required. They will mix additives under the direction of the Driller, and also organize, and maintain stock levels of supplies and equipment including diesel fuel and fuel filters, core boxes, drill rods and more. Driller’s Helpers assist in moving drills safely from one site to another.
 
In terms of Maintenance, Driller’s Helpers assist with equipment maintenance and repair – completing daily pre-op inspection checklists for equipment, checking supply levels, and conducting simple repairs. They are also responsible for maintaining a water source and keeping water pumps and lines in safe, working order.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 
  • Safety – ensures the safety of themselves, their Driller and other crew on site.
  • Environment – organization and cleanliness of the drill and drill site location.
  • Communication – with the Driller, the Foreman and the rest of the crew.
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and must provide a current Driver’s Abstract annually.
  • Must have a valid First Aid certificate
  • BC Residents: Standard First Aid with CPR C & Transportation Endorsement
  • Non-BC Residents: Standard First Aid with CPR C
  • Must maintain a clear Criminal Record Check (site specific requirement).
  • Must pass a Drug and Alcohol test
  • Must pass a Physical Demands Assessment
 

Experienced Surface Diamond Driller
  • Safety is PARAMOUNT in our business. You must follow all established policies, procedures and best practices as well as the law at all times.
  • As an employee you must perform all your duties in a safe manor taking care of the equipment and co-workers that you work with.
  • You will be responsible for the general condition and obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tools.
Inside Sales Administrator
  • Assist with Expediting Sales orders and Purchase orders;
  • Assist with obtaining Freight quotes;
  • Assist with the creation of sales orders
UNDERGROUND DIAMOND DRILLER AND HELPER
• Opérer la foreuse au diamant afin d’extraire les carottes de forage (échantillons) du sol;
• Superviser, former et encadrer l’aide-foreur dans l’exercice de ses fonctions;
• Participer aux déplacements de la foreuse et transférer les installations d’un site de forage à un autre
SURFACE DIAMOND DRILLER AND HELPER
• Opérer la foreuse au diamant afin d’extraire les carottes de forage (échantillons) du sol
• Superviser, former et encadrer l’aide-foreur dans l’exercice de ses fonctions
• Participer aux déplacements de la foreuse et transférer les installations d’un site de forage à un autre
Drillers Helper

Reporting to the Driller, the Driller’s Helper provides support to the Driller in obtaining core samples. 

Experienced Driller

Reporting to the Foreman, the Driller sets up and operates drilling equipment in a safe and efficient manner to maximize core recovery.

Exploration Driller

Geotech Drilling is currently seeking experienced Exploration Drillers for 2 major projects in Northwest BC and Nunavut.

Driller Assistant

Geotech is seeking Experienced Drill Assistants for 2 major projects on surface in Northwest BC and Nunavut.

HSEC Coordinator
  • Ensure that all equipment is kept in order while maintaining efficient drilling productivity.
  • Teaching and demonstrating commitment in controlling risks and eliminating hazards, as well as educating on-site personnel about the internal responsibility system and on company policies, procedures and programs.
Heavy Duty Mechanic
  • Diagnose, maintain and repair of heavy-duty equipment including surface and underground drills, bulldozers, farming equipment and other heavy equipment.
  • Test and repair hydraulic systems with a flow meter and schematics on a variety of equipment.