Diamond Drilling Supervisor (Mining & Natural Resources)

About the role

The Diamond Drilling Supervisor will lead and coordinate diamond drilling operations that support exploration, resource definition and mine development programmes in remote Papua New Guinea. Reporting to site management, the role oversees both underground and surface drilling crews, ensuring safety, productivity and high-quality core recovery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and mentor diamond drilling crews to achieve safe and efficient drilling.
• Plan and coordinate daily drilling activities, manpower, equipment utilisation and schedules.
• Monitor drilling productivity, metreage, core recovery rates and overall operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and operational procedures.
• Oversee drill rig performance, consumables usage and preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability.
• Prepare and submit operational reports covering production, equipment status and safety observations.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of professional diamond drilling experience in mining or exploration.
• At least 2 years supervising drilling crews or leading field-based drilling teams.
• Proven track record of meeting drilling productivity, core recovery and safety targets.
• Experience working in remote, camp-based or FIFO/DIDO mining environments.

Required skills

• Diamond drilling operations and rig handling.
• Core recovery management and sample integrity.
• Drill rig maintenance and equipment performance monitoring.
• Consumables management and field-level troubleshooting.
• Mining safety systems, hazard identification and risk management.