Surface Foreman - Chapleau, ON

Join Our Team at Major Drilling!

If you are an experienced SURFACE FOREMANin the diamond drilling industry, then WE WANT YOU!

We offer:

• Excellent staring wages
• Paid training
• RRSP plan
• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Manage drilling operations on mining projects for surface exploration, at many levels, including manpower, assets, drilling equipment and customer relationship.
• Lead crew to always perform at a high-quality by executing tasks effectively in a manner that will not endanger self or others or the environment.

• Communicate to employees the importance of performing assigned duties following all applicable legislation, company policies and safe work procedures.
• Supervise activities in a safe, productive, and cost-efficient way.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept in order while maintaining efficient drilling productivity.
• Contribute by teaching and demonstrating commitment to controlling risks and eliminating hazards.
• Address all inquiries from clients regarding the day-to-day activities of the operations but only in accordance with directives from management.
• Ensure induction policies are followed.
• Complete and send reports within deadlines.
• Provide technical/administrative support for one or more rigs, and survey sites for accessibility.
• Consider, evaluate, and make suggestions for improvements to equipment and procedures to enable the company to stay at the forefront of the industry.
• Ensure that all equipment mobilized is in safe operating condition, with mandatory safety devices installed and ensure that safety devices are maintained and remain on equipment.
• Make recommendations to management regarding the promotion, demotions, retraining, location and relocation of staff and equipment.
• Assess equipment and procedures while making recommendations for improvements.
• Diagnose down hole problems and arrange remedial action.
• Liaise with the maintenance personnel to ensure that vehicles and drilling equipment are properly maintained and repaired promptly.
• Ensure that driving mobile equipment (muskeg, snowmobile, truck etc.) is in accordance with internal/external policies, rules, and directives.
• Tasks are not limited to the above and other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications :

• Ontario Common Core Transcript
• Valid driver’s license and driver’s abstract.
• Ability to pass a Drug/Alcohol Screen & Fit for Duty test.

Schedule : 14/7

Location: Chapleau, ON

Compensation: $500-$575 per day plus applicable retention bonus

Major Drilling is an equal opportunity employer, and has a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive for continuous development and believe that diverse experiences drive innovation. We are working towards building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, and that we serve. We welcome all applicants with diverse backgrounds and identities. We are committed to making our workplace safe and inclusive for everyone and ensuring that our recruitment process reflects that.

Major Drilling may use artificial intelligence (AI) for screening and assessing applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.