Exploration Drilling Services Supervisor

Reporting to the Drilling Superintendent, the Drilling Services Supervisor will be responsible for leading and managing drill sites for Exploration group needs. You’ll lead and work with the Drilling Contractor and Geological-Technical team to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations and support functions are accomplished.Schedule is 8 shifts on and 6 off rotating days and nights, 12-hour shifts overseeing drilling operations. The principal objective of this role is to supervise, coach, lead, motivate, and mentor drilling contractors, geology technicians, and operate variety of equipment in accordance with OGC and Government procedures and policies.Salary is based on experience and knowledge of the trade.  Increase in compensation is based on self-motivation and performance through a yearly evaluations and industry standards.Practice and lead good housekeeping and safe workConform to Safety and Environmental policiesFollow procedures and SOP’s while leading team to do the sameConduct and lead daily equipment inspections reporting defects in a timely mannerBe a visible safety leader and drive efficiencyProvide coaching to team members and contractorsSupport Superintendent in monitoring drilling activities and inventories.Lead and guide safety meetings and pre shift meetingsConduct site inspections to ensure all policies and procedures are followed by the drill contractorsProvide and approve daily site and shift reportsAbility to coach/persuade on how to recognize and correct issues encountered while drilling through collaboration with the drilling contractorAbility to coach/persuade on how to drill in a controlled drilling method to reduce bore hole deviationAbility to organize the moving of equipment to and from drill sitesAbility to coach on the collection of drill core for sampling- ensuring samples are taken correctly and properly to avoid contaminationAbility to coach with mixing and pumping drilling additives through collaboration with the drilling contractorCoach proper abandonment procedures through proper approvals of abandonment documents and collaboration with drilling contractorsWork with maintenance team to maximize the safe, efficient operation of equipmentOperate Ford 250 pickup truckOperate, train and lead the operation of support equipment for department needsDrive continuous improvement initiativesOversee core sampling (Core cutting, shipping, pulp organizations, quality control checks, etc)Manage all drill site permitting and construction (Working with Environmental, Safety, Engineering, and Survey groups)Collaboration with all groups and contractors on site as needed.Manage all drill site maintenance and reclamationPerform and lead other duties as needed for the Exploration GroupCurrent equipment includes but not limited to F150’s, F250’s, Dodge 5500 gas, Dodge 5500 diesel, Propane forklift, Case diesel forklift, Bobcat skid steer, CAT D5K dozer, Freightliner/Ford/Sterling commercial trucks (Dump and water trucks), and equipment trailers.Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of working being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skill required of personnel so classified.