Scout Discoveries is an agile, growing mineral exploration company based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Scout is vertically integrated by design which keeps discovery costs down and lets the company explore more often, learn faster, and keep the economics in its own hands.
Just as deliberately, Scout takes great care of its people. The company is optimizing how its team works as it grows, and building a culture of entrepreneurship, learning, and looking out for one another, made up of people who believe in the mission and in this industry. In Idaho, Scout is the largest holder of unpatented claims and one of the state's most active explorers, across three Tier One mining districts with projects in gold, silver, and copper.
We drill. We discover. We do it again, until discovery stops being luck.
The Driller is responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive operation of the drill rig while leading the drill crew, shift after shift. This role is accountable for the safety, performance, and professionalism of the crew assigned to the rig.
Drillers at Scout lead by example: mentoring Drill Helpers, planning and monitoring drilling activities, protecting core quality, and making the call to stop work when conditions call for it.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Crew Leadership
- Leads by example on safety: daily pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, and completed JSAs before work begins
- Exercises stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist
- Supervises and trains Drill Helpers, and evaluates their performance
Drilling Operations
- Safely operates the drill rig and support equipment
- Plans drilling activities to maximize productivity while maintaining safety
- Monitors drilling parameters, fluid systems, and borehole quality
- Troubleshoots problems and communicates operational issues promptly
Equipment, Core Handling & Documentation
- Completes pre-operational equipment inspections and coordinates maintenance and repairs
- Ensures accurate core recovery, labeling, and sample protection
- Completes daily shift reports, inspections, and other required documentation
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Proven experience operating exploration core drill rigs
- Working knowledge of MSHA/OSHA requirements and safe work procedures
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Comfortable leading and mentoring a crew
- Reliable, detail-oriented documentation habits
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)
- FIFO rotation schedule (to confirm)
About Scout Discoveries Corp.
Our mission is to discover Tier One precious and base metal deposits in Idaho, USA, using a disciplined business model and a vertically integrated approach to exploration. As the largest holder of unpatented claims and the most aggressive discovery-focused explorer in Idaho, we are committed to leading the way in uncovering valuable mineral resources.
Our Hiring Process
- Stage 1: Applied
- Stage 2: Phone Screen
- Stage 3: Teams Interview
- Stage 4: On-site
- Stage 5: Offer
- Stage 6: Hired
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