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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Operational Supervision
- Oversee rig setup, drilling parameters, and penetration rates; adjust for performance and ground conditions.
- Verify correct bit and hammer selection, cyclone and splitter configuration, and sample recovery.
- Manage daily drilling plan execution, shift changes, consumables, and equipment readiness.
- Coordinate water/air logistics, access tracks, drill pads, and rehabilitation requirements.
- Monitor contractor performance against KPIs; escalate and resolve operational issues.
Sampling Quality & Geological Support
- Ensure representative, contamination free sampling with clean cyclones/splitters at all times.
- Confirm correct sample intervals, labeling, bagging, and security; oversee duplicates, blanks, and standards as applicable.
- Assist with preliminary chip description, sample tray preparation, and correct depth recording.
- Implement and verify QA/QC protocols and chain of custody to laboratories.
Data, Reporting & Compliance
- Maintain accurate daily drilling records: depths, recoveries, ROP, downtime, consumables, and issues.
- Submit daily progress reports (DPRs), time sheets/shift reports, and contractor invoices inputs.
- Track downtime categories and root causes; recommend improvements.
- Ensure adherence to permits, company policies, and relevant regulatory standards.
Coordination & Leadership
- Act as the primary liaison between drill crews, exploration geologists, field assistants, and logistics.
- Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback to contractor crews.
- Support scheduling, prioritization of targets, and rapid plan changes based on geological results or access.
- Foster a culture of safety, respect, continuous improvement, and sample integrity.
Desired Candidate Profile
Essential
- 10 years mineral exploration/drilling operations experience, with 3+ years supervising air core programs.
- Demonstrated competence with AC/RC and DD rig mechanics, cyclones/splitters, sampling theory, and contamination control.
- Proven HSE leadership, risk assessment, and incident reporting capability.
- Experience in remote field operations and contractor management.
- Valid driver s license and ability to work in physically demanding outdoor environments.
Desirable
- Exposure to gold/base metals/REE/iron ore regolith exploration.
- Basic geological knowledge (lithology from chips, regolith profiles, drill targeting concepts).
- First Aid/CPR; H2S awareness; Working at Heights; Confined Space; Defensive/4x4 driving.
- Familiarity with GPS, tablets, digital logging apps, and sample tracking systems.
- Knowledge of downhole survey tools and rehabilitation best practice.
Company Industry
- Engineering Design & Consulting
Department / Functional Area
- Drilling
Keywords
- Critical Minerals Site Supervisor
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