Geology Drilling Technician

About the role

SSR Mining’s Cripple Creek & Victor Mine is seeking a Geology Drilling Technician to support the Drill Services and Geology teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and hazard reporting.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas.
• Collect and deliver to various areas; drill core and RC samples from contractors.
• Organize and store samples. Be able to split or saw rock core.
• Insert and record accurately the QA-QC standards and blanks into submittals.
• Arrange for sample shipments.
• Maintain the core shack facilities in a clean and safe condition.
• Prepare supplies for the drill crews and deliver to the field.
• Assist the drill services team / geologists with field activities.
• Operate light vehicles and forklifts safely.
• Be willing to operate, forklifts, backhoe, and drive truck and trailer.
• Enter daily drill production, sample counts, contractor reports, or equipment usage as required.
• Support documentation and reporting for drilling metrics and compliance needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• History of learning new skills and problem solving as a team member
• Valid Driver License
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, email)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• A serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals and deadlines
• Ability to work well with others and demonstrate situational awareness
• Ability to handle and lift up to 75 pounds and be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions

Working Conditions & Environment

The role is based at the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine, located in Teller County, Colorado. The Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine site is located at elevations ranging from approximately 9,400 ft. to 10,600 ft. above sea level. Workers in this position are routinely exposed to conditions at various work sites throughout this range of elevations and must be physically capable of working at this altitude. Weather conditions can and do change frequently and can become severe at times.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• employee share purchase plan
• PTO
• STI

Pay

The hourly rate offered for this overtime-eligible role is $31.93/hr.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is not specified.