- On-site
- Site Remote
- Full-Time
- Requisition #: REVER001615

Description

Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projects located in northwest British Columbia, Canada. Our current focus is on the revitalization of the high-grade, past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. Skeena is committed to leading the industry in reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion and we work in close collaboration with our Indigenous partners, leveraging their traditional knowledge and respect for the land.

Job Title: RC Grade Control Driller

Reporting directly to Technical Services and working closely with Skeena Production Geology, the RC Grade Control Driller is responsible for safely operating Skeena's Sandvik DI650i with RC package to deliver accurately placed grade-control holes and clean, representative sample returns. The driller leads the two-person rig crew on shift, coordinates with Skeena samplers, and mentors helpers and trainee drillers as part of a structured training pathway supporting Tahltan workforce development.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

RC Drilling and Hole Accuracy

- Operate the Sandvik DI650i RC drilling system within training, authorization and manufacturer and site requirements
- Review approved drill plans and verify hole ID, collar location, azimuth, inclination, target depth and sample intervals before drilling
- Set up, position and move the rig safely on approved pads, assessing ground, highwalls, traffic interactions and drill exclusion zones
- Monitor drilling parameters, ground conditions, penetration and sample return; stop and elevate deviations or unsafe conditions
- Complete end-of-hole gyro surveys as assigned, verify data quality and communicate exceptions to Geology

Sample Integrity and Grade Control Quality

- Maintain the cyclone, splitter and sample return lines in clean working order to prevent cross-contamination
- Coordinate sample interval changes,



sample flow and wet or dry sample issues with Skeena sampling personnel; Skeena samplers remain responsible for collecting and handling samples
- Identify and report poor recovery, contamination, blocked lines, mislabeled intervals or other quality concerns immediately
- Record hole depths, sample intervals and deviations accurately to support ore and waste delineation

Safety, Maintenance and Reporting

- Lead pre-start inspections, task risk assessments, hazard controls, safe isolation and shift handovers, and exercise stop-work authority
- Direct and coach the driller helper, ensuring no untrained person undertakes restricted tooling or rig tasks
- Inspect rods, bits, hammers, subs and RC equipment; complete permitted routine servicing and report faults to Skeena Maintenance
- Maintain accurate daily records of metres, holes, delays, defects, tooling consumption, incidents and production
- Maintain positive housekeeping, dust and spill controls and environmental protection measures

Training and Workforce Development

- Mentor helpers and trainee drillers through documented practical tasks and competency assessments
- Support cross-training of authorized blasthole drillers under an approved training plan
- Contribute to operational improvement, maintenance feedback and knowledge transfer

Additional Responsibilities

- All other duties as reasonably assigned, within training, authorization and the scope of the role

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications:

- Demonstrated competence as an RC driller, with approximately three or more years of RC experience preferred, ideally in open-pit grade control
- Experience with Sandvik surface drills or comparable RC systems; DI650i experience is an asset
- Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Able to pass Skeena's pre-access drug and alcohol test and complete site induction

Experience / Skills

- Able to interpret drill plans and hold collar, angle, depth and sample quality requirements
- Sound understanding of RC sampling QA/Q

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