Jeremy Roth
Westmoreland Mining
Absarokee,MT
18
years of professional experience
Skilled Driller with 15+ years of experience in rotary, auger, and diamond drilling across mining operations. Brings strong safety compliance, equipment inspection, and drill site coordination. Recognized for clear communication, training new operators, and building productive working relationships.
Work History
Driller
12 Years 10 Months- Operated rotary and auger drilling equipment to support safe coal extraction.
- Monitored drill performance, ground conditions, and hole alignment for consistent production.
- Inspected rigs, bits, hoses, and controls before use to prevent equipment downtime.
- Coordinated with mine crews to position drills and maintain production flow.
- Completed daily pre-shift and post-shift safety checks according to mine procedures.
- Trained new drill operators on equipment operation, hazard awareness, and site rules.
- Recorded drilling activity and equipment issues to support maintenance and compliance tracking.
- Completed comprehensive reports detailing daily progress updates, issues encountered during operations, and future recommendations to improve operation effectiveness.
- Developed a strong working relationship with drilling contractors and service providers, fostering an environment of collaboration and open communication to achieve project goals.
Driller
1 Year 2 Months- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Adjusted drilling parameters to improve penetration rates and hole accuracy.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Achieved precise drilling targets by utilizing advanced directional drilling methods and monitoring real-time data.
- Collaborated with geologists to analyze core samples, ensuring accurate interpretation of geological data for successful well planning.
- Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instruction.
- Constructed drilling pads, planned rig moves and conducted project audits.
- Operated various earth-drilling machinery such as hydraulic and pneumatic drills, rotary drills and jackhammers.
- Monitored drill performance, ground conditions, and hole alignment for consistent production.
- Coordinated with mine crews to position drills and maintain production flow.
- Completed daily pre-shift and post-shift safety checks according to mine procedures.
- Recorded drilling activity and equipment issues to support maintenance and compliance tracking.
- Developed a strong working relationship with drilling contractors and service providers, fostering an environment of collaboration and open communication to achieve project goals.
Diamond Driller
4 Years 7 Months- Monitored drill performance and adjusted feed, pressure, and rotation for consistent core recovery.
- Operated diamond drilling equipment to extract core samples for geological analysis.
- Interpreted drill plans and coordinated collar setup to meet target hole specifications.
- Inspected drill rods, bits, and tooling to maintain safe, reliable drilling operations.
- Documented core samples and drilling conditions for accurate geological recordkeeping.
- Exemplified professionalism and reliability through consistent punctuality, attention to detail, and dedication to upholding the highest industry standards in every aspect of diamond drilling operations.
- Operated various types of heavy machinery necessary for site preparation, setup, drilling progression, and demobilization processes.
- Collaborated closely with geologists for accurate placement of boreholes according to sampling plans.
- Maintained drilling fluid circulation and managed ground conditions to support borehole stability.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Safety trained
Safety compliance
Emergency procedures
Equipment maintenance and operation
Drilling fluid management
Drill rig inspection
Equipment operation
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Problem-solving
Multitasking
Field reporting
Organizational skills
Timeline
Driller
Major Drilling
12.2020 - 02.2022Read More
Driller
Westmoreland Mining
10.2013 - 08.2026Read More
Diamond Driller
Fire River Gold
01.2009 - 08.2013Read More
Blue Sky High School
High School Diploma
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