DRILL RIG DEEP HOLE SPECIALIST – Mitchell Drilling Botswana 1025 views

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Mitchell Drilling Botswana

Mitchell Drilling Botswana | Simolola Drilling Services

Mitchell Drilling Botswana (MDB) is a diverse drilling services company dedicated to safe, efficient and innovative drilling program delivery for mining projects.
Mitchell Drilling Botswana is urgently seeking a qualified Drill Rig Deephole Specialist to provide technical support services for projects with our subsidiary, Simolola Drilling Services across Botswana.
It is run by seasoned Drilling Engineers, Drill Rig Operators, Geologists, Drill Rig Equipment Mechanics, Drill Safety Coordinators with extensive experience in management of drill contracts.

In order to meet its contractual obligations and to provide efficient and innovative Drilling services in Botswana, MDB needs to urgently deploy the following personnel to fill up the vacancy below:

DRILL RIG DEEP HOLE SPECIALIST

All candidates must have sound knowledge of Diamond Drilling Surface Core Methods, Reverse Circulation Drilling Methods, Deep Hole Drilling Methods, Mud rotation operator – LDD, Large diameter drilling and Blast Hole Drilling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and manage high-risk deep hole drilling operations.

• Demonstrate expertise in deep Kimberlite and country rock diamond core drilling.

• Apply knowledge of Diamond Drilling Surface Core Methods, Reverse Circulation Drilling, Mud Rotation Operators (LDD), and Large Diameter Drilling.

• Operate and manage drilling up to depths of 5000m or more.

• Manage the technical, mechanical, and logistical aspects of drilling operations in remote locations.

• Ensure safe and efficient drilling practices at all times.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the drill industry, specifically in high-risk deep hole drilling.

• Extensive experience with diamond drilling machinery and challenging drilling environments.

• Strong technical and mechanical expertise with drilling equipment, especially Air-Core Drill Rigs.

• Proven track record in managing large drilling field camps in remote locations.

• Advanced Diamond Drilling Certificate or equivalent certification. Certificate IV in Drilling and Certificate of Training in Drill Rig Operation from an internationally recognized institute. A Drilling Supervisory Certificate, Deep Hole Drilling or Diamond Core & Reverse Circulation Drilling will be an added advantage.