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This is a hands-on, customer-facing role for an experienced surface mine driller who takes pride in safety, efficiency, and developing others. You’ll train operators, optimize drilling performance, and serve as a trusted technical partner-both in the field and at our Alachua manufacturing facility.\nWhat You’ll Do\nDeliver performance where it matters most\nTrain drill operators and mine supervisors on Sandvik rotary drills in open-pit surface mines worldwide and at our Alachua facility.\n\nDemonstrate drills during trials and support customers through start-ups and performance optimization initiatives.\n\nAnalyze drilling performance metrics (quality, time, cost) and benchmark results against industry best practices.\n\nCoach, assess, and elevate capability\nConduct training needs assessments and operator audits to identify skill gaps.\n\nDesign and deliver customized on-site and classroom training programs.\n\nProvide constructive, actionable coaching and feedback to improve operator competence and confidence.\n\nOptimize safety, efficiency, and cost\nAdapt drilling approaches to varying ground conditions to maximize penetration rates and minimize tool wear and cost per foot.\n\nOptimize drill settings and rock tools for peak performance.\n\nMake data-driven recommendations to improve safety and productivity across drilling and blasting operations.\n\nLead by example in safety\nChampion safe work practices and Sandvik’s EHS vision of Zero Harm in every environment.\n\nIdentify and report hazards, unsafe behaviors, and improvement opportunities.\n\nFollow all IMS, regulatory, and site-specific safety requirements.\n\nWhat You Bring\nExperience & technical expertise\n10+ years of production blasthole drilling experience with rotary and DTH applications (top hammer a plus).\n\n5+ years of delivering drill operator training in surface mining environments.\n\nStrong knowledge of drill patterns, drilling program design, and performance optimization.\n\nWorking knowledge of rotary tri-cone bits and pneumatic DTH hammers (rebuild experience a plus).\n\nExperience with intelligent or autonomous drill rigs is an advantage.\n\nSkills & working style\nClear, confident communicator with the ability to coach, influence, and build trust with operators and customers.\n\nSelf-directed and adaptable, comfortable working independently in dynamic field environments.\n\nAbility and willingness to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally, in support of global mining operations.\n\nEducation\nHigh school diploma or GED required.\n\nWork authorization\nMust have the legal right to work in the United States on an indefinite basis without employer sponsorship. 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