Blast Hole Driller - QLD - Casual - Expression of Interest
- Operate REICHdrill C700 and C750 platform drill rigs and Epiroc D65 and DML drill rigs.
- Check quality and depth of drill holes, recording ground conditions affecting blasting.
- Maintain rig cleanliness and report maintenance faults.
Action Drill & Blast is a leading integrated drill and blast contractor in Australia committed to delivering operational excellence and innovation, while ensuring the health and wellbeing of our people. Our values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork and Innovation are the foundation everything we do at Action Drill & Blast. These values are not just words, they are guiding principles that shape our decisions, define our culture and have driven the long-term success of our business.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest from experienced blast hole drillers for a Casual role working across our drilling projects within and across QLD.
Action Drill & Blast currently operate across the following projects:
- Kogan Creek (between Miles and Chinchilla)
- Cameby Downs (between Miles and Chinchilla)
- Yarrabee (Blackwater region)
- Jellinbah (Blackwater region)
- Isaac Downs (Coppabella/Moranbah region)
- South Walker Creek (Nebo/Coppabella region)
- Baralaba (Baralaba/Banana region)
- Callide (Biloela region)
- Carmichael (North Galilee Basin) - FIFO out of Rockhampton or Townsville, or you can DIDO
Reporting to the Project manager or their delegate, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Operating our REICHdrill C700 and C750 platform drill rigs, as well as Epiroc D65 and DML drill rigs.
- Accurately checking the quality and depth of drill holes and recording ground conditions that may affect blasting
- Maintaining a clean and tidy rig and reporting/addressing any maintenance faults
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards regular and reliable drill metres, rig utilisation and consumables usage
- Provide neat and complete associated documentation for drill reports, pre-starts etc
- Regularly use safety tools such as JHA's and Take 5's
Experience and Qualifications:
- Experience using platform rotary drill rigs (highly desirable)
- Previous experience in Blast Hole Drilling in Black Coal mining (highly desirable)
- Australian Driver Licence
- Standard 11 Statement of Attainment
- RII for Blast Hole Drilling - RIIBHD301E (highly desirable)
Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment medical assessments including a drug and alcohol screen.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact us via recruitment@actiondb.com.au and we will get back to you ASAP.
To apply for the position, you will need to provide a current CV/resume. Action Drill and Blast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from a wide sector of the community, including women and indigenous cultures, are encouraged to apply.
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