Driller Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Driller Do?
Drillers set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment designed to drill holes for mineral exploration, in shotfiring operations, and for construction purposes.
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Operate Drilling Equipment
Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the correct equipment, settings, and drill bits.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Driller
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialOperate Drilling Equipment skill
Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the …
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialCheck Borehole Depth skill
Check the depth of boreholes; make sure that they are clean.
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EssentialCoordinate Drilling skill
Start, oversee and stop drilling sessions; coordinate personnel on drilling site.
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EssentialInspect Drilling Equipment skill
Ensure that all drilling equipment works correctly and safely; inspect machines before as well as during drilling operations.
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EssentialMaintain Drilling Equipment skill
Maintenance and repair of a variety of drilling equipment.
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EssentialPosition Drills skill
Place drills in correct position; set depths and angles.
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EssentialRecord Drilling skill
Record and analyse drilling performance details; take drill core samples.
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EssentialSet Up Drilling Rigs skill
Build up the drilling rig and prepare it for use after selecting an appropriate drilling location. Dismantle the drilling rig after the operations have finished.
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EssentialTransport Drilling Rigs skill
Move and relocate drilling rigs from one site to another with a specialised transportation truck.
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Optional Skills (5 of 8 displayed)
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OptionalImpact Of Geological Factors On Mining Operations knowledge
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
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OptionalHealth And Safety Hazards Underground knowledge
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
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OptionalMechanics knowledge
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
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OptionalFollow Health And Safety Procedures In Construction skill
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
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OptionalProvide First Aid skill
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
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OptionalWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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OptionalOperate Core Drilling Equipment skill
Operate an exploration drilling machine, which may be mobile or stationary, to drill and extract cores. React quickly to auditory and other changes to determine the course of action.
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OptionalOperate Drilling Jumbo skill
Operate a large, mobile mining machine equipped with pneumatic or hydraulic hammers to bore horizontal holes in hard rock to enable blasting. Drilling jumbos are used for mining development.
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