
Experienced Underground Diamond Driller Helper
Swick Mining Services USA Inc
- Pay
- $60K
- a year
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 17
- 2 days ago
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About the company

Swick Mining Services USA Inc
Mining · 501 to 1,000 employees
Swick Mining Services is one of the top 5 mineral drilling contractors , providing high-quality, high-value underground drilling services to a diverse group of mining houses in precious, base metals, and bulk commodities. The Company specialises in Underground Diamond drilling and has a reputation for pioneering innovative rig designs that deliver improvements in productivity, safety, versatility, and value. Swick’s competitive advantage is underpinned by its strong engineering acumen and dedicated R&D focus.
Swick is now part of the DDH1 Limited group (ASX: DDH), one of the largest mineral drillers globally and DDH1, Strike and Ranger can offer complementary surface drilling services and expertise if required.
Swick has provided drilling services to many of the world’s largest mining companies including Northern Star Resources, BHP Billiton, Newmont, Rio Tinto, Newcrest Mining Limited, St Barbara Mines, Aurelia Metals, Silver Lake Resources, Bluestone Mining (Metals X), Perilya, MATSA, Somincor, Xstrata, Glencore, Barrick Gold, Goldcorp, Agnico-Eagle Mines, Independence Group and Gold Fields
Swick has a unique business model with three divisions, includes Swick Mining Services supplying drilling services, Swick Engineering - Swick manufactures its own 90kw and 110kw underground mobile drill rigs, and DeepEX division – Focusing on specialised deep explorational holes where adverse ground conditions are encountered.
Swick operates in Australia, North America, and Europe, and employs over 560 employees.
Speak to our Business Development Team today about reaching your target on time every time by providing you with the industry’s most innovative drilling services.
What you'll do
- The role involves assisting skilled drillers with the setup, operation, and maintenance of underground diamond drilling equipment.
- Responsibilities include preparing the drilling site, handling tools and materials, and monitoring equipment performance to ensure safety and efficiency.
What you need
- Candidates must be physically fit, reliable, and capable of performing demanding manual labor in underground environments.
- A valid driver's license and legal eligibility to work in the United States are required, with MSHA certification preferred.
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Perks
- Sign-on bonus
- Paid travel
- Per diem
- Company-provided accommodation
- 401(k) matching
- Paid Time Off
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
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