Performance Driller and Trainer
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Production Management
In short
Sandvik seeks an experienced Performance Driller and Trainer for their Alachua, FL facility or global mine sites. This role involves training drill operators, optimizing drilling performance, and ensuring safety and efficiency in surface mining operations worldwide. Requires 10+ years of drilling experience and 5+ years in training delivery.
Responsibilities
- Train drill operators and mine supervisors on Sandvik rotary drills globally and at the Alachua facility.
- Demonstrate drills during trials and support customers with start-ups and performance optimization.
- Analyze drilling performance metrics (quality, time, cost) and benchmark results.
- Conduct training needs assessments and operator audits.
- Design and deliver customized on-site and classroom training programs.
- Provide coaching and feedback to improve operator competence.
- Adapt drilling approaches to ground conditions to maximize penetration rates and minimize costs.
- Optimize drill settings and rock tools for peak performance.
- Make data-driven recommendations to improve safety and productivity.
- Champion safe work practices and Sandvik’s EHS vision.
- Identify and report hazards and unsafe behaviors.
- Follow all IMS, regulatory, and site-specific safety requirements.
Requirements
- 10+ years of production blasthole drilling experience with rotary and DTH applications (top hammer a plus).
- 5+ years of delivering drill operator training in surface mining environments.
- Strong knowledge of drill patterns, drilling program design, and performance optimization.
- Working knowledge of rotary tri‑cone bits and pneumatic DTH hammers (rebuild experience a plus).
- Experience with intelligent or autonomous drill rigs is an advantage.
- Clear, confident communicator with the ability to coach, influence, and build trust.
- Self‑directed and adaptable, comfortable working independently.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States on an indefinite basis without employer sponsorship.
Benefits
- Opportunity to drive real performance improvements in surface mining globally.
- Hands-on, customer-facing role.
- Serve as a trusted technical partner.
- International travel in support of global mining operations.
#Mining#Drilling#Training#Surface Mining#Operations#Sales
Company
Sandvik
Job Posted
1 month ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Alachua, United States of America
Qualification
Diploma
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