Driller - Surface Coring
- Conduct drilling operations over a 12-hour shift
- Lead drill crews and train Driller Assistants
- Complete safety documentation and ensure compliance with safe work practices
Boart Longyear is the global industry leader in safety, drilling innovation and productivity. But more importantly, our values define what matters most in our continued success and serve as a guide for our business operations. We demonstrate a commitment to our values and use them as guiding principles in our decision making and actions, each and every day. We value health and safety, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork.
If this is what drives you too, then come join our team!
Boart Longyear is the world's leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies globally. The company's Global Drilling Services division operates in over 40 countries with a diverse mining customer base spanning a wide range of commodities, including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals.
We are currently seeking experienced Surface Diamond Drillers in Western Australia. We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated with a strong commitment to Health & Safety.
About the Role:
- 2/1 or 2/2 rosters with rotating shifts
- Conducting drilling operations over a 12-hour shift
- Leading drill crews, including training of Driller Assistants
- Daily pre-start equipment checks
- General maintenance
- Setting up drill pads and coordinating rig moves
- Completion of safety documentation and compliance with safe work practices
The successful candidate must possess:
- Previous Surface Drilling experience essential
- Experience working with an LM or MDR rig is essentia
- Current Drivers C License
- National Police Clearance, or ability to have one
- First Aid and CPR certificate (desirable)
- Certificate III in Drilling desirable, but not essential
- Physical ability to lift 30kgs repetitively in a labour-intensive role
- Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screen
- Demonstrated personal commitment to safety
- Be a team player
- Right to work in Australia
In return, you will receive:
- Competitive shift rates
- Production bonus
- Return flights provided from anywhere in Australia
- Permanent ongoing employment, working on stable long-term jobs
- Annual and personal leave entitlements
- The opportunity to work with a large fleet of well-maintained Boart Longyear LM and MDR drill rigs
- Working for one of the world's leading providers of drilling products and services
- Excellent ongoing training and developmental opportunities
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