Drill Operator
Herson Global delivers tailored mining, exploration, earthworks and extraction services across Sonora. As Drill Operator you will put high-precision holes in the ground that unlock ore bodies, de-risk projects and keep our crews moving. Your work directly determines whether a campaign stays on schedule and on budget.
Performance Objectives
- Complete 95% of assigned drill meters each shift while holding hole deviation within 1.5% of plan.
- Achieve zero lost-time incidents and 100% compliance with daily pre-start, lock-out and ground-control checks.
- Reduce non-productive time (rig moves, bit changes, water issues) by 15% versus last campaign average within the first 90 days.
- Deliver core or cuttings samples that meet geologist specifications on first pass, eliminating re-drills.
- Maintain equipment availability above 92% through disciplined daily inspections and timely parts requests.
- Train one junior operator to independent shift standard within six months.
Environment & Resources
You report to the Site Superintendent and work inside a 6–8 person drill crew on rotating 12-hour shifts. Fleet includes modern diamond and RC rigs with on-site mechanics, water trucks and a dedicated HSE officer. Fuel, bits and consumables are staged at the pad; you have radio and satellite comms plus a modest discretionary budget for urgent field repairs.
Essential Qualifications
- 3+ years operating diamond or reverse-circulation rigs in hard-rock mining or exploration.
- Proven record of meeting meterage targets while keeping deviation and sample quality inside specification.
- Valid licenses and current first-aid / confined-space certifications required in Mexico.
- Ability to read drill plans, survey data and lithology logs in Spanish and English.
- Physical fitness for 12-hour outdoor shifts in Sonoran desert conditions.
Role Selling Points
- Direct impact: your holes decide the next pit design or resource estimate.
- Modern fleet and mechanic support—no “make-do” equipment.
- Clear path to Drill Supervisor as we scale new contracts.
- Competitive Sonora package plus camp or local housing stipend.
If you take pride in a straight hole and a safe pad, apply now. Send your experience and availability to [email protected] with the subject “Drill Operator – [Your Name]”.