Durin
Driller
El Segundo, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
El Segundo, California, United States - Experience
- 7+ years running a diamond core drilling rig as the driller; time at the controls, not helper-side time.
About the job
Operate Durin’s automated diamond core drilling platform in the field, maintain safe and effective drilling operations, and report equipment performance to help improve the rig.
What you'll do
- Run diamond core drilling shifts, manage drill holes and sites, and lead the crew while maintaining safety and client standards.
- Inspect and maintain equipment, identify developing faults, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and downhole issues.
- Document shift and rig performance, communicate with clients and engineering, and support field trials of tooling and automation features.
What they ask for
- 7+ years running a diamond core rig as the driller, counted as time at the controls rather than helper-side experience.
- Direct experience on diamond core rigs in surface operations, underground operations, or both.
- Strong mechanical understanding of drill rigs and proficiency with diamond core tooling and downhole problem solving.
- Based in the southwestern United States near a major airport; available for short-notice travel and a rotation matched to operating programs; valid driver's license and ability to obtain MSHA certification.
Nice to have
- Commercial driver’s license.
Tools
automated drilling platform, hydraulics, drive head, rod handling system, pumps, power unit, MSHA certification
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