Diamond Drill Trainer (Underground Diamond Core Drilling)

Job Description

Huakan International Botswana (Pty) Ltd is looking for a qualified and experienced Diamond Drill Trainer (Underground Diamond Core Drilling) to join their team in Gaborone. Please review the key responsibilities and qualifications listed below for more details on this contract opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured on-the-job training and hands-on coaching in underground diamond (wireline) core drilling to local drilling crews, from offsider / assistant driller level up to driller level.
• Operate, demonstrate and supervise the operation of underground diamond drill rigs, including Boart Longyear LM90 (manual and DCI), LM75 and Swick Gen I / Gen II rigs; familiarity with Epiroc Diamec Smart 8 / U8, Sandvik DU311 / DU431 / DE710 or Newland Erebus rigs is an advantage.
• Set up, dismantle, relocate and level drill rigs at underground drill stations; manage rig water, power and drilling-fluid systems.
• Achieve and sustain contracted drilling metrage, penetration rates and core-recovery targets in hard-rock underground conditions, and train crews to the same standard.
• Train trainees in directional drilling, wireline coring techniques (NQ / HQ / PQ), down-hole tool handling and core retrieval.
• Perform and teach routine servicing, breakdown maintenance and troubleshooting of rig mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Supervise core handling: extraction, marking, packing, presentation and delivery of core to the client; maintain drilling logs, shift reports and metrage records.
• Enforce mine safety procedures, pre-start checks and hazard identification; ensure compliance with Botswana mines and minerals legislation, mine SHE standards and company policies.
• Assess trainee competence against agreed standards and maintain individual training and assessment records.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of secondary education; a formal drilling qualification (e.g. Certificate III in Drilling Operations or equivalent vocational certification) is an advantage.
• Minimum eight (8) years’ post-training experience in underground diamond (wireline) core drilling, of which at least three (3) years in a senior driller, drilling supervisor or drilling trainer role.
• Proven, verifiable track record of consistently achieving high drilling metrage and core-recovery performance in hard-rock underground operations; applicants must be able to evidence the metrage achieved per month / per annum.
• Demonstrated hands-on competence on underground wireline rigs: Boart Longyear LM90 (manual and DCI) and LM75, Swick Gen I / Gen II; working knowledge of Epiroc Diamec, Sandvik DU-series or Newland Erebus rigs is an advantage.
• Practical experience in directional drilling, wireline coring and down-hole tools.
• Competence in rig maintenance and fault-finding (mechanical, hydraulic and electrical).
• Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring, supervising and assessing drilling crews.
• Valid safety training certification (hazard identification, first aid); OSHA or equivalent occupational safety training is an advantage.
• Medically fit for underground work and willing to work shift / rotational rosters.
• Working proficiency in English (spoken and written).

How to Apply

Applications, comprising of detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and trade certificates, a certified copy of the national identity card or passport, and the contact details of at least three (3) traceable referees, should be submitted to: The Human Resources Manager, Huakan International Botswana (Pty) Ltd. P. O. Box 82144, Station, Gaborone, Plot 16616, Riverside Ward, Maun. Email: yangzhijie@huakanbw.com | Tel: +26776049839, linqingxiao@huakanbw.com | Tel: +26776003985 quoting reference DDT/2026/04 on the application. Closing date for applications: [16 days after first publication]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Huakan International Botswana (Pty) Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer. Botswana citizens are strongly encouraged to apply; where no suitably qualified and experienced citizen is available, the appointment of a non-citizen will be processed in accordance with the Employment of Non-Citizens legislation of Botswana. REF Code: DDT/2026/04 Please state that you got the job advert through JobHub BW website when submitting your application.