Drilling Specialist – Gabon

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Drilling Specialist to lead safe and productive exploration drilling at the Belinga Iron Ore Project in Gabon. Reporting to the Manager Exploration, you will manage drilling contractors, oversee reverse‑circulation and core drilling, and ensure compliance with health, safety and operational standards.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the principal and drilling contractor on‑site.
• Oversee reverse‑circulation (RC) and core drilling activities, ensuring safety, compliance and productivity.
• Review daily drilling progress, identify variances and take corrective actions.
• Verify that contractor machinery, procedures and practices meet the principal’s drilling standards.
• Conduct machinery compliance checks, monthly inspections and health‑safety audits.
• Support accurate review of contractor claims, charges and service delivery records.
• Promote strong field safety leadership and promptly address or escalate hazards.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience in mining or exploration drilling operations.
• Proven experience supervising RC and core drilling for a principal or drilling service provider.
• Certificate III in Drilling Operations (RII31820); Certificate IV (RII40920) preferred.
• Health‑and‑safety auditor training with lead auditor capability.
• Valid driver’s licence and 4WD competency.

Required skills

• Reverse‑circulation drilling methods and core drilling techniques.
• Drilling machinery auditing and compliance inspections.
• Application of drilling standards, field controls and procedures.