About this role
RC & Diamond Drillers
- Run a safe, productive drill site – achieve daily targets, safely
- An understanding of drill programs
- Manage and mentor offsiders and rig operations – no throwing spanners at the Offsiders!
- Maintain correct drilling practices and techniques - no shortcuts
- Ensure samples and procedures meet quality standards – incorrect sampling means a wasted hole
- Communicate with clients, crew, and management – ability to communicate effectively with mining Superintendents, Geos and other Stakeholders in a professional manner
- Proactively conducting and reporting daily pre-starts and maintenance checks: no productivity or metre bonuses if the rigs break down!
- Consumables stocktake and ordering to keep the camp and rig well supplied
Requirements
- Experience as Diamond, RC and Aircore Driller;
- Certificate III or IV in Drilling Operations (desirable)
- (WA) HR Drivers' Licence; still apply even if you only have a Class
- Senior First Aid (or willing to obtain)
- 4WD Certificate (desirable)
- Working at Heights (desirable)
- National Police Clearance – within 3 months
- Of course – fit enough to pass a medical with a clean urine sample!
Benefits
- Roles from WA to QLD and sometimes inbetween
- Happy to stay in bush/caravan camp setups if required
- 2:1 or 4:2 rosters, but flexibility needed for coverage as required
- only occasional roles are 2/2 rosters
- Rates starting at $150k on 2/1 and progress from there - with enough experience
- After probation: $negotiated based on demonstrated ability and meeting agreed KPI's
- OFFSIDERS - with above 18 months experience ready to step up are also welcomed to apply
- No Sponsorship Offered – no need to apply without full AUS working rights already