Virtucruit is partnering with a leading mining company in Saudi Arabia to appoint a Solomatic Operator within the Operations Department.

This role is responsible for operating and monitoring Solomatic systems and associated equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production processes. The successful candidate will oversee system performance, conduct routine checks, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.

Department: Mining / Underground
Location: Najran (On-site)
Reporting To: Mine Manager
Direct Reports: Shift Boss / Mine Superintendent

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate Solomatic long-hole drilling equipment safely in underground production areas

• Execute drilling activities in accordance with approved drill plans and mine design

• Ensure hole alignment, spacing, burden, and depth meet required specifications

• Conduct pre-operational inspections and report unsafe conditions immediately

• Coordinate with shift supervisors and production teams to support operational efficiency

• Perform daily equipment checks and promptly report mechanical or operational issues

• Maintain strong adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards

• Contribute to continuous production flow by achieving planned drilling targets

• Deliver accurate and efficient long-hole drilling aligned with production schedules 
• Maintain high drilling quality and equipment reliability during shifts
• Support uninterrupted underground production through timely execution of drilling plans 
• Consistent achievement of planned drilling meters

• High accuracy of drilled holes in line with design requirements

• Minimal equipment downtime

• Strong safety performance across all assigned shifts

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certifications:

• Valid equipment operator license

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of long-hole drilling experience in underground mining 

• Underground

   base metals mining preferred
• Basic English proficiency

Technical Expertise:

• Proven experience operating Solomatic drilling equipment

• Strong understanding of long-hole drilling practices

• Experience with jumbo drilling equipment is an advantage