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Driller 1

US Silica
  • Lovelock, NV
  • Autofill and Review
4 days ago

Job Description

JobID: 656

Category: Operations

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-10-08T14:00:53+00:00

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  • Responsible for the safe and correct operation and productivity of the drilling rig

  • Ensures safe operating practices and conducts equipment safety inspections daily

  • Actively participates in all company safety meetings and leads tailgate safety discussions daily

  • Ensure compliance with all federal (MSHA, BLM) and state (NBM&MR, DOGAMI) regulations of drilling operations

  • Notify Mine Supervisor or Mine Superintendent of any violation concerning laws/regulations by any governing agency

  • Responsible for a clean and organized drill site

  • Daily notification to Mine Superintendent of drilling progress and concerns

  • Follows Work Instructions (WI's) for drilling procedures and sample collection diligently

  • Drill holes at the staked point flags and correctly align the drill in angle hole operations

  • Responsible for the safety of any personnel within 100 feet of the drilling rig

  • Supervise and manage drill and support equipment relocation and site mobilization

  • Performs various surveys and measurements according to Mine Superintendent

  • Maintain an accurate driller's log of the duration of various drill activities, site moving, and support work

  • Ensure all equipment is accounted for daily

  • Ensure sufficient drilling and equipment supplies are gathered and available for drilling operations

  • Completes all necessary paperwork including documentation of maintenance items

  • Actively inventories drilling supplies/equipment and replaces as needed

  • When drilling activities are not necessary, Mine Driller will be required to perform as a Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Perform Lab and Ore Drying duties during ore season

  • High School Diploma or Equivalency

  • A Driver's License and CDL (Class "A") License

  • A minimum of 1 - 3 years rotary drilling experience preferred

Numbers & Facts

LocationLovelock, NV
IndustryOther/Not Classified
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Websitehttp://www.ussilica.com/

About Company

The Premier Silica Sand Provider for Today and Tomorrow

U.S. Silica is a leading silica sand supplier with a focus on performance materials that are essential to modern living. Our state-of-the-art offerings are used in variety of Industries and Applications.

  • Oil and gas wells are more productive because our high-quality proppants improve flow rates and recovery from unconventional wells
  • Wind-powered and solar energy are more economical due to cost-effective manufacturing
  • Paints and coatings are more durable because of the quality of our crystal structure
  • Geothermal wells are more efficient due to improved heat transfer
  • Electronic devices are more scratch resistant because of the specially sized sand we offer
  • High-performance metal parts are more uniform because of our strict product and quality control

At U.S. Silica, our devotion to remaining on the cutting edge of technology helps improve the quality of every day - at home, at work and at play.

Skills

  • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Drillingunmatched
  • Drilling - Mines/Mineralsunmatched
  • Drilling Equipmentunmatched
  • Equipment Replacementunmatched
  • Equipment Safetyunmatched
  • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mine Managementunmatched
  • Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)unmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Specimen Collectionunmatched

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