Exploration Drilling Superintendent

2 weeks ago

Dammam, Saudi Arabia Projects Pioneers Contracting Company Full time

**Job Title**: Exploration Drilling Superintendent

**Location**: Saudi Arabia (Mining Projects)
**Reports To**: Project Manager / Exploration Manager

**Job Purpose**:
The Exploration Drilling Superintendent is responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating all drilling operations (Diamond Core, Reverse Circulation, and other exploration drilling methods) to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of drilling programs in support of mineral exploration projects.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Operational Management**:

- Plan, schedule, and supervise exploration drilling activities to achieve project targets.
- Oversee both contractor and company drilling crews to ensure adherence to drilling plans and quality standards.
- Monitor drilling performance, productivity, and recovery rates, ensuring compliance with geological and geotechnical requirements.
- **Safety & Compliance**:

- Ensure all drilling operations comply with Saudi mining regulations, Aramco/SABIC/NEOM safety standards (if applicable), and company HSE policies.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and toolbox talks with drilling teams.
- Investigate and report any incidents or near misses, implementing corrective actions.
- **Technical & Quality Control**:

- Ensure proper sampling, logging, and core handling procedures are followed to maintain data integrity.
- Work closely with geologists to deliver high-quality geological samples and accurate downhole data.
- Troubleshoot drilling issues such as deviation, poor recovery, or ground condition challenges.
- **Resource & Equipment Management**:

- Supervise utilization, mobilization, and maintenance of drilling rigs, compressors, pumps, and support vehicles.
- Monitor drilling consumables usage (bits, rods, mud, etc.) and manage inventory control.
- Liaise with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.
- **Leadership & Coordination**:

- Lead, mentor, and train multinational drilling teams and support staff.
- Coordinate with geologists, surveyors, HSE officers, and contractors for smooth operations.
- Act as the primary point of contact between company management and drilling contractors.
- **Reporting & Administration**:

- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly drilling progress reports.
- Track and control drilling costs against budgets and contracts.
- Maintain accurate drilling logs, shift reports, and operational records.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Mining, Geology, Drilling Technology, or related field (preferred).
- Minimum **10+ years of experience** in exploration drilling, with at least **5 years in a supervisory or superintendent role** in mining projects.
- Strong knowledge of **Diamond Core Drilling, RC Drilling, and Rotary methods**.
- Proven experience working in **remote desert/mountainous terrains**.
- Excellent knowledge of **HSE standards** and Saudi mining regulations.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Fluency in English (Arabic is an advantage).
- Valid driver’s license (heavy vehicle license preferred).

**Key Skills**:

- Leadership & team management
- Drilling operations planning & execution
- Safety management & risk assessment
- Cost and resource control
- Technical problem-solving (mechanical and geological challenges)
- Strong reporting & documentation abilities

Pay: ﷼999.00 - ﷼1,999.00 per month

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