Drilling Coordinator, Tailings & Water

About This Role

Lead and coordinate geotechnical and environmental drilling programs for tailings and water projects at Red Dog Operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and productive operations. Serve as the primary liaison between TAK, drilling contractors, and engineering consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead field program safety and conduct daily field visits to ensure safe and productive job completion
• Complete all necessary safety forms and checks, including JSAs, dig permits, kickoff meetings, and daily supervisor field verifications
• Coordinate with QAQC and drilling personnel for technical, practical, or logistical needs
• Complete on-site safety training for QAQC personnel involved in drilling programs
• Create material requisitions for drill materials, instrumentation, or drillhole backfill
• Create and update cost trackers and program schedules for each project's Purchase Order (PO)
• Ensure contractor Daily Work Summaries (DWS) align with the approved PO proposal
• Adjust project schedules weekly based on delays or advancements and send updates to necessary parties
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with TAK management regarding work progress and overall budget
• Prepare and submit monthly status update reports to track work progress and project completion trends
• Provide weekly cost updates to the TAK representative, indicating breakdown of budgeted cost, spent cost, and percent of budget
• Submit Deviation Notices for scope changes, significant schedule changes, or when project budget reaches 80% of PO value

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in geotechnical, environmental, exploration, or mine site-related drilling
• Extensive knowledge in drilling methods, materials, and drill rig repair
• Familiarity with the installation of geotechnical and water monitoring/sampling instrumentation
• Competent in Microsoft Suite products
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in the field under changing conditions
• Excellent communication skills for technical reporting, presentations, and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work in remote field conditions with a rotational work shift
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in geotechnical, environmental, exploration, or mine site-related drilling.

Skills

* Required skills