Underground Diamond Drillers

About the Role

As a Swick Underground Diamond Driller, you will play a key role in safely delivering high-quality drilling services for our clients across North America. You will operate underground diamond drill rigs, lead and support Driller Helpers, maintain strong productivity and core recovery, and uphold Swick’s safety and operational standards on every shift. Swick designs and builds its own mobile underground diamond drill rigs in-house, developed to improve safety, mobility, productivity and performance underground, giving crews access to equipment built for the work they do every day.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground diamond drilling rigs safely, efficiently and to client specifications.
• Deliver drilling programs while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity and core recovery.
• Complete daily inspections, basic preventative maintenance and equipment checks.
• Accurately complete drilling logs, production reports and required site documentation.
• Lead, mentor and support Driller Helpers to work safely and develop their skills.
• Follow all company, client and regulatory safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Contribute to a positive site culture based on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 months’ experience as an Underground Diamond Core Driller.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States and/or Canada.
• Ability to work in remote underground mining environments on a 20/10 rotation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• MSHA certification preferred or ability to obtain required site certifications.

Skills

• Strong understanding of underground drilling methods, safe work practices and production expectations.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, reliability and high-quality work.

Pay

• Earn from $120,000+ annually, with higher earning potential based on experience.
• Meter bonus incentives.
• Daily per diem paid on top of wages.
• $10,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates.

Schedule

20 days on / 10 days off rotation, providing consistent time at work and time at home.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health, vision, dental and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program support.
• Company‑provided accommodation while on rotation.
• 100% company‑paid travel to and from site.
• Permanent full‑time employment with a stable global drilling contractor.
• Clear career progression pathways with ongoing training and development.
• Strong safety‑first culture and supportive team environment.