Experienced Exploration Driller
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Posted: March 12, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking an experienced exploration driller to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in drilling operations and excellent drilling skills. The position requires a broad technical understanding of drilling and geotechnical engineering principles.
Required Skills
Job Description
Geotech Drilling Services
Company Background and Culture
Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in British Columbia, Canada. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality, advanced-stage project pipeline.
Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western North America. We are one of Canada's largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.
Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec. ConeTec is an international full-service geo-environmental and geotechnical site characterization contractor. We offer clients superior project management and site investigation services across the globe, with a large presence in the Americas and Australia. ConeTec is known in the industry as a great place to work. We commit to all employees that we will provide a respectful, positive, and enriching work environment. We want you to look forward to going to work every day. We reward and recognize staff for exceptional contributions to the company. Our success is a direct result of the people who work here.
As part of our integrated team, you'll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of geotechnical drilling with us
Diamond Driller - Surface Exploration
We are hiring experienced Surface Exploration Diamond Drillers for a remote camp project in Alaska. Candidates must have proven diamond drilling experience and helicopter-supported drill move experience, along with the ability to work safely and effectively in rugged, remote settings. This position runs on a 4‑weeks‑on / 2‑weeks‑off rotation in a remote camp environment
Location: Remote Dry Camp, Alaska
Project and Equipment
Remote helicopter‑supported drill program
Fly In- Fly Out
Hydracore 2000 diamond drills
Coring with HQ and NQ
Surface exploration
Start Date: June 2026
Duration: 5 Months
Hours of Work: 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, 12 hr days.
Key Responsibilities
Extract core samples using the Hydracore 2000 Diamond Core Drills.
Monitor instruments such as pressure gauges, feed or weight indicators as well as observe the volume, colour and consistency of the returns from the hole.
Employ various sampling techniques according to project and client requirements.
Record keeping as required/requested by the client and or Company.
Operate and troubleshoot drill and ancillary equipment, including, but not limited to; trucks, support vehicles, pumps, heaters, compressors, mud re-circulation systems, etc.
Supervise Drill Assistant and the drill crew to ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
Ensure Driller Assistant maintains and organizes equipment, supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles.
Professional Experience / Qualifications
Must maintain and possess a valid Driver's License.
Must have minimum 5 years' experience in exploration surface drilling.
Must have helicopter experience.
Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment.
Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.
Compensation
Competitive base rate + meter bonus.
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, and due to the requirement, that employees be able to safely complete the tasks associated with this job position, a successful candidate may be required to take a pre-employment fit for duty test, including a drug and alcohol testing, and complete a satisfactory criminal record check.
ConeTec is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law