Drilling Superintendent

Our client, a global mining company, is currently searching for a Drilling Superintendent for one of their new Russian open pit mines to support the exploration and drilling programs. It's a great opportunity to build your experience and exposure within this growing organisation which offers long term job security as it’s expected this mine will have a 25+ year mine life. The role is offered on a fly in fly out basis, 8 weeks on, 3 weeks break from anywhere in the world. Please note, permafrost experience is essential for this position.

Role Responsibilities Include:

- Collaborating with Exploration, Development and Contracts teams to uphold the drill tender process for planned programs.

- Implementing an effective daily reporting system to capture individual drill rig data at every project across all sites.

- Conducting regular technical discussions with regional drill managers and project managers to effectively identify and quickly resolve problems

- Standardising the drilling practice, equipment and record keeping.

- Identifying and maintaining operational cost reductions and/or productivity improvements to safely and effectively achieve drilling targets.

- Liaising with internal Contracts, Environmental and Safety groups to coordinate contracts and tenders.

- Promoting and participating in the application of new technologies (tools, equipment and fluids).

To be considered for this role you must have

- 15+ years mining industry experience (in very harsh, cold climates)

- Practical experience in operating and managing diamond drilling operations, 

- Experience of setting-up, managing and maintaining remote drilling camps in Arctic and/or Sub-Arctic conditions

- Client side experience not just contracting background

- 5+ years of tendering and managing drilling contracts

- Drilling experience should be specific to hard rock minerals exploration or production development.

- Strong leadership and management skills in an expatriate environment

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting, training and technical purposes in English;

- Russian language skills would be advantageous but not essential.

This role is Fly In Fly Out from anywhere in the world and is offered on a roster of 8 weeks on site and 3 weeks break. You can opt to fly somewhere other than your point of hire if you choose. This role is offering a generous base salary, location allowances, medical insurance for the candidate and family. 

To apply please "apply now" and attach your current resume and covering letter (if convenient). Word format not PDF is preferred and we’ll contact you for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.