Sun Silver

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Exploration Drilling Technician - Maverick Springs

Sun Silver

Elko, NV • On-site

$22.25 - $30.25/hr

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Job description

Exploration Drilling Technician – Maverick Springs Project (Nevada, USA)

Sun Silver is seeking an experienced Exploration Drilling Technician to support drilling activities as part of the Company's 2026 ~10,000m core drilling program at the Maverick Springs Project in Nevada.

This is a hands-on, site-based role suited to a highly organised operator with proven experience managing multi-rig drilling programs within a contractor-driven environment.

About the Role

You will be responsible for coordinating and supporting day-to-day drilling operations, ensuring efficient execution across multiple rigs while maintaining strong oversight of contractors, logistics, and site requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing day-to-day drilling activities across multiple rigs
  • Coordinating drilling and earthworks contractors
  • Tracking contractor daily reports and validating invoices against dailies and contract terms
  • Managing site vendors and logistics
  • Maintaining stock levels of drilling consumables (mud, fuel, and expendables)
  • Overseeing site vehicles and equipment
  • Transporting drill core between site and the core processing facility
  • Acting as liaison between contractors and local accommodation providers (RV park)

About You

  • 3–6 years' experience supporting or managing exploration drilling programs
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-rig drilling operations and contractors
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly in reporting, cost tracking, and invoice validation
  • Practical, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to operate independently in a site environment
  • Experience in Nevada or similar U.S. jurisdictions advantageous

Role Details

  • Site-based role operating from an RV park near the Maverick Springs Project
  • Supporting an active multi-rig drilling program
  • Engagement as an independent contractor (own company required)

About Maverick Springs

Maverick Springs is one of the largest pre-production primary silver assets in the United States, with a current Mineral Resource of 539Moz AgEq.

Ongoing drilling is focused on resource expansion, infill drilling, and metallurgical sampling to support future development studies.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the execution of a significant U.S. drilling program, contributing directly to the advancement of a large-scale silver project.