Driller

Position Summary

Westmoreland Contract Mining LLC is looking for experienced blast hole drill operators to join our team full-time in Florida. The ideal individuals will be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated. This individual is responsible for safely and efficiently operating track mounted drills of the high-mast variety. The Drill Operators will support maintenance personnel with all relevant equipment to ensure safe operating equipment and a safe work area.

Supervisor Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operating a drill and associated equipment within the company guidelines and safety standards.
• Must be able to demonstrate proper start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Must be totally familiar with the operational capabilities of track mounted drills of the high-mast variety.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize unstable ground conditions as well as changes in the overburden being drilled and make necessary adjustments to maximize productivity and safety.
• Effectively coordinate walking and drilling activities with machine oiler.
• Coordinate the establishment of blast hole patterns with proper personnel.
• Display understanding of air quality regulations as pertaining to drilling operations and comply with standards.
• Operator must be totally familiar with the function of and problems that may develop in any structural or electrical component of the machine, and with the service and function of the on-board lubrication system.
• Must be able to determine by inspection : normal wear, functional or structural fatigue which may not require immediate maintenance verses abnormal wear, functional or structural fatigue which may require examination by support personnel or immediate shut-down and repair.
• Must effectively coordinate machine maintenance and service with electrical and mechanical departments, and with engineering and field supervision in matters of production related activities.
• Assist in the coordination of maintenance, service and production activities with other personnel in a multi-shift team concept.
• Completing day to day activities of drill operations including daily / monthly machine inspections, greasing, drill logs, and replacing bits as needed.
• Repair drilling machines.
• Participating in safety inspections, plant safety program, and follows company and MSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Store blasting materials.
• Aiding in the training of co-workers as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Typical Physical Demands

Education and Experience

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

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