1. Job purpose To achieve optimal production from assigned drill rig/s through operation of drill rigs, supervision, and training of national employees   1. Key aims and objectives * Operate drilling machines in a safe and competent manner * Under the direction of the Drill Supervisor, conduct the successful drilling operations of the drill rig * Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on drilling equipment * Performs preventative maintenance daily and assists when required with mechanical repairs * Recommend repairs and maintenance to rigs, and drilling and safety equipment * Record daily drilling data * Undertake duties as directed   1. Main responsibilities and duties * Proactively promote safety as the central theme of their actions whether engaged on site or off site * Proactively identify HSE hazards and implement effective risk management activities – e.g., Hazard / Near Miss Reporting, JSEA for new/special tasks * Progressively strive to develop skill levels pertaining to safety management practices and protocols * Report all incidents, including accidents and near misses * Responsible for the monitoring of conformance with pertinent HSE and legislative requirements and providing accurate, timely feedback to the management team * Undertake identified Compliance Activity Requirements within the allotted timeframes * Provide on the job training and mentoring of employees within their work section * Provide feedback to participants and management * Work with Trainers in the coordination and set-up of work schedules and on-the-job training sessions   1. Other duties Leadership / management: * Collaborate with Drilling supervisors * Coach and guide young trainee drillers to achieve the professional development and experience in drilling People: * Ensure the performance, development and overall wellbeing of resources deployed on the drilling programs. Health and Safety: * Adhere to the Health and Safety requirements in each country of operation * Ensure the overall Health and Safety of employees in conjunction with the Allied Gold Corp Health and Safety specialists * Ensure the relevant workplace area is safe and without risk to health * Acquire and disseminate safety information appropriate to the needs of individuals on site so that they may work in a safe manner * Ensure that safe work practices and procedures are implemented and adhered to * Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential problems and hazards and when necessary, arrange assessment of potential hazards and institute control measures * Encourage the involvement of all employees’ in achieving a safe and healthy workplace, by arranging toolbox meetings and inviting input from people on matters relating to work processes as well as health and safety * Use personal protective equipment that is provided. Compliance and Business Improvement: * Comply with all legislative requirements in the respective jurisdictions * Comply with all Allied prescribed policies and guidelines   1. Reports * Completing Drilling Reports * Prestart * Survey sheets * Runsheet * Toolbox meeting     1. Individual Requirements * Must have completed high school grade. * Successfully complete pre-employment medical * Must be fit and able to perform the inherent requirements of the job * Ability and willingness to travel and work on a roster Experience * At least 10 years' experience as a driller, including 05 years' international experience Knowledge * Certificate III in Drilling and/or establish an acceptable level of competence via practical and/or written assessment * Must be able to read, write and speak English Skills * Must be able to clearly demonstrate both practically and verbally a sound understanding of the relevant Drilling methodologies and solutions to issues which may impact on drilling operations * All aspects of multipurpose drill rigs, land-cruiser and truck mechanics and a basic understanding of hydraulics Must have valid country of origin driving licence Attributes * Genuine interest and care for employee’s safety and well being * Outcomes and quality focused * Tenacious * Assertive * Approachable * Adhere to safe working practices in accordance with company safety policies and procedures * Communicates with co-workers, supervisors to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and accept information to develop repair procedures, or perform welding and fabrication functions * Assists in training co-workers in equipment repair and/or metal fabrication * Sober Habits * Must be physically able to safely lift a minimum of 30 kilograms   1. Key internal interfaces * Group Exploration Drilling Manager * Exploration Maintenance Superintendent * In country Drilling Supervisors Exploration Managers and Country Drilling staff   1. Key external interfaces * Health & Safety Manager, Health & Safety Superintendents