Exploration Drill Supervisor

We Pursue a Higher Standard

We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Wharf is an open-pit, heap-leach gold operation and the only gold mine operating in South Dakota. Located in the northern Black Hills, Wharf is the only known operating mine that shares a hillside with a ski resort, Terry Peak.

Coeur Wharf has been part of the local community since 1983, actively volunteering and supporting the arts, educational programs, beautification events and children’s and wellness programs.

Approximately 260 miners, geologists, engineers, environmentalists, operators and various business leaders are employed at the mine and call South Dakota home. Coeur Wharf prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About the Job:

The Exploration Drill Services Supervisor is an integral part of the Exploration Department at the Wharf Operation. The candidate will be a part of the Coeur wharf Exploration Team and will work with drilling contractor management and site HSE Team to ensure all drilling activities are planned, executed and communicated across departments with a focus on cost-management, efficiency, safety, and high data quality to support the goals of Coeur Mining. Solid work ethics, regular attendance, and punctuality are essential requirements for this position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities: 

• Be a safety and environmental leader, trainer, and champion
• Work with corporate Drilling Manager to align with company’s policies and procedures
• Maintain relationships with drilling companies, conduct regular meetings as required
• Host program kick-off meeting(s) to ensure alignment with exploration expectations 
• Scheduling pad construction, restoration, and related logistics with drilling contractors and site teams 
• Manage materials and consumables
• Drill cost tracking and management to ensure we are utilizing our funds in the most effective way possible (CorePlan)
• Ensure the correct management of drilling operations by optimizing assets and equipment, and by supervising the execution of the activities of drilling contractors
• Know and understand best drilling practices; independently initiate troubleshooting and provide advice on managing difficult conditions to maintain and monitor high-quality sample recovery, including use of drill additives (muds), bit types, and pumping rates.
• Liaise with operations to build good working relationships and to ensure drill sequencing works with operation plans
• Understand drill mechanics and develop best practices with the geologists for drilling the site-specific units
• Assist with RFP process and contracting with corporate Exploration team
• Non-drill time responsibilities: update contract with improvements based on previous campaign lessons learned; prepare for next campaign, completing all environmental and associated pad logistics; assist with core shack improvements, sample storage, and any other items as requested. 

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Job Requirements 

Education & Experience

Technical Skills

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple drilling rigs at one time in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Understand and demonstrate leadership in all aspects of managing a HSE compliant operation without sacrificing operational efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with other employees and contractors using tact, courtesy, and good judgement.
• Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies, and procedures.

Preferred Experience

Relocation Support? 

Yes

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.