Operator Drill Production

Job description

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the proper pattern approach and proper sequence of drill patterns
• Knowledge of blasting operations procedures preferred
• Ability to safely and properly lift heavy and unstable objects, such as drill bits and stabilizers
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude
• The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required
• This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety

Responsibilities

• Performs duties related to the safe operation of diesel and electric drills at a highly skilled level
• Responsible for:
• Drilling quality primary and secondary blast holes, drilling to proper depth, and proper collaring of drill holes
• Identifying and reporting any mechanical issues on the drill and recognizing when bits are wearing and require replacement along with maximizing bit/string life
• Recognizing hazards associated with drilling next to banks and high walls
• Drilling angle holes and drilling in native ground
• Safely moves and positions power cables when operating drill around shovels
• May be required to:
• Change drill steels, change bits and stabilizers and assist maintenance personnel with pipe changes
• Operate manual or automated drills
• Manually measure drill holes after drilling for quality control
• Operate other pieces of mobile equipment as necessary for business needs
• Responsible for the knowledge and safe performance of the following procedures: drilling in fill, using drill fire suppression system, loading drill on low-boy, breaking drill pipe, lowering and raising the mast, mounting and dismounting of drill, and drilling near overhead power lines
• Responsible for knowing and performing proper tramming techniques, such as, properly and safely move from one drill hole to the next, properly and safely move from one bench to the next, properly and safely navigate on uneven grades, and properly securing the drill string
• Frequently communicates and interacts with blasting crew to properly clear drill for blasting
• Performs other duties as required

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of drill operating experience

Safety Equipment Required

• Steel toe shoes

Environmental, Health & Safety

• The job requires training or instruction in the area of environmental Awareness.

• This job requires training or instruction in the area of Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate OSHA and/or MSHA training.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen (hair analysis).

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage and 401(k) plan with company match.