RC Driller

Mariana Minerals
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 25 - 45 hourlyFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringSkills: ["Safety","Communication","Teamwork"]

The RC Driller operates Reverse Circulation drilling rigs on mineral exploration projects, focusing on safe, efficient drilling, high-quality sample recovery, equipment care, and adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards in remote work environments.

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Mariana Minerals
Mariana Minerals
4 months ago

RC Driller

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Job Summary

The RC Driller operates Reverse Circulation drilling rigs on mineral exploration projects, focusing on safe, efficient drilling, high-quality sample recovery, equipment care, and adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards in remote work environments.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Safely operate Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling rigs in accordance with site procedures, manufacturer specifications, and regulatory requirements
  • •Conduct thorough pre-start inspections of drill rigs, compressors, boosters, rods, hammers, and support equipment
  • •Perform routine servicing, lubrication, and basic mechanical troubleshooting to minimize downtime
  • •Accurately collar holes and maintain correct drilling angles, depths, and alignment per drilling plans
  • •Monitor and adjust drilling parameters such as air pressure, rotation speed, bit wear, and penetration rate to optimize productivity and sample quality

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 25 - 45 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •Proven experience as an RC Driller in mining or exploration
  • •Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of RC drilling techniques
  • •Commitment to safety and ability to work extended shifts in remote environments
  • •Physically fit and capable of working in varying weather conditions
Experience:MiningMineralsExploration
Skills:SafetyCommunicationTeamwork

Company Brief

Mariana Minerals
Software-first, vertically integrated minerals company developing extraction, processing, and automation systems to supply critical minerals (lithium and others) for energy, AI, and defense technologies, and building commercial-scale lithium facilities from produced water.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Small (11 to 50 employees)
Growth: Early Stage Startup
Funding: Series A
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
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