Underground Walking Boss

Job summary

Supervise daily underground drilling operations, lead and develop crews, and ensure work meets safety, quality, productivity, and regulatory requirements. Coordinate schedules, equipment maintenance, inspections, reporting, and communication with management and client representatives.

Job details

The Walking Boss is responsible for supervising day-to-day underground drilling activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements. This position serves as the primary leader for assigned crews, providing direction, coaching, and support while coordinating resources to achieve operational and safety objectives. Success in this role requires strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and operational planning skills, along with a commitment to building a positive and accountable team culture. What You'll DoSafety Leadership Champion a strong safety culture and lead by example. Ensure compliance with all company, client, CommonCore, and site-specific safety requirements. Conduct workplace inspections, field audits, and safety meetings. Investigate incidents, hazards, and near misses and implement corrective actions. Promote continuous improvement in safety performance and risk management. Operational Leadership Supervise and coordinate daily underground drilling activities. Assign work, manage crew schedules, and ensure resources are utilized effectively. Monitor productivity and performance against operational targets. Conduct regular underground inspections to verify quality, safety, and efficiency. Identify opportunities to improve operational performance and reduce downtime. Team Development Lead, mentor, and support drilling crews. Provide coaching and performance feedback to employees. Assist with onboarding and training of new team members. Promote teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement. Support workforce development and succession planning initiatives. Equipment & Maintenance Monitor the condition and performance of drilling equipment and support vehicles. Ensure pre-operational inspections are completed and documented. Coordinate maintenance activities and repair requirements. Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime. Maintain accurate equipment and maintenance records. Communication & Reporting Serve as a key liaison between management, crews, and client representatives. Communicate operational priorities and performance expectations. Complete required reports, inspections, and documentation accurately and on time. Participate in planning meetings and operational reviews. Required Qualifications High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. Minimum 4 years of underground mining or diamond drilling experience. Previous leadership, supervisory, or crew lead experience. Strong understanding of underground mining operations and safe work practices. Valid driver's license. Ability to work in underground mining environments. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of underground mining or diamond drilling experience. Experience as a Walking Boss, Lead Hand, Foreman, Shift Boss, or similar role in the diamond drilling industry. First Aid certification. Common Core Safety leadership or supervisory training certifications. Experience with workforce planning, scheduling, and performance management. Desired Skills Leadership and team-building Safety management Conflict resolution Operational planning and coordination Equipment troubleshooting Problem-solving and decision-making Time management and organization Written and verbal communication Continuous improvement mindset Why Join Us? Competitive compensation $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Retention Bonus Rotation-based schedule Comprehensive benefits package Career advancement opportunities Industry-leading safety culture Opportunity to work with a respected global drilling and mining services organization Work Environment This position works primarily in an underground mining environment and requires the ability to work in varying conditions, navigate underground workings, and meet all site-specific medical and fitness requirements. Ready to lead a high-performing team in a safety-focused mining environment? Apply today and help drive operational excellence while developing the next generation of mining professionals.

What you’ll do

Supervise daily underground drilling operations, lead and develop crews, and ensure work meets safety, quality, productivity, and regulatory requirements. Coordinate schedules, equipment maintenance, inspections, reporting, and communication with management and client representatives.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; at least four years of underground mining or diamond drilling experience; prior leadership experience; a valid driver's license; and knowledge of underground operations and safe work practices. Candidates must be able to work underground and demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; additional experience, First Aid certification, and safety leadership training are preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Sign-On Bonus
• Retention Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Team building · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Leadership
• Team Building
• Safety Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Operational Planning
• Coordination
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making
• Time Management
• Organization
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Workforce Planning
• Performance Management

Job areas

• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety
• Engineering

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