Blast Hole Driller

About Alkalinea

Alkalinea places technical roles on key industrial construction and manufacturing projects nationwide, with a focus on building teams for electric vehicle manufacturing, battery manufacturing, critical minerals, and data centers.

Role Overview

Alkalinea is hiring a Blast Hole Driller for our client, a critical minerals company operating an open-pit copper mine in the Moab, UT area. You will operate production drill rigs, drilling blast patterns that keep mining operations on schedule, with a focus on safe, accurate drilling to plan, equipment care, and following health, safety and environmental standards. Open-pit blast hole experience is ideal, but strong drillers from underground, reverse circulation (RC) or diamond core backgrounds are also welcome. A utility player who can both drill and run heavy equipment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a blast hole drill rig in line with site procedures, manufacturer specs and MSHA requirements
• Drill production holes to plan, holding the right hole locations, depths and angles
• Do thorough pre-start inspections, routine servicing and basic troubleshooting to keep downtime low
• Monitor and adjust drilling parameters such as air pressure, rotation speed and penetration rate
• Keep accurate drill logs and daily production reports
• Recognize changes in ground conditions and flag them to supervisors and blasting crews
• Work closely with blasters, operators and supervisors to keep the pit moving
• Help out on other heavy equipment as needed (training provided)
• Keep the drill bench and equipment area clean and organized
• Handle equipment breakdowns and emergencies with a calm, safety-first approach

Qualifications

• 2+ years of drilling experience, ideally as an open-pit blast hole driller
• Underground, reverse circulation (RC) or diamond core drillers are also encouraged to apply
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a solid understanding of drilling techniques and equipment
• Heavy equipment experience is a strong plus
• Real commitment to safety
• Valid driver's license; CDL is a plus

Schedule

7 days on / 7 days off, 12-hour day shifts

Housing & Relocation

Housing and relocation assistance options are available.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work 12-hour shifts outdoors on drill benches and rugged terrain, in all weather and extreme temperatures
• Lift at least 50 lbs, with exposure to dust, noise, vibration and diesel
• Wear all required PPE (hard hat, steel toes, safety glasses, hi-vis, hearing protection, and a respirator when required)

Alkalinea is focused on building teams for electric vehicle manufacturing, battery manufacturing, critical minerals, and data centers.