Blast Hole Driller
- Operate down-the-hole blast hole drill rigs to complete production drilling at an open-pit gold mine.
- Conduct pre-starts and equipment checks, monitor drilling performance, and maintain safe, productive work practices.
- Work FIFO from Perth on a 2/1 or 2/2 roster; prior mining blast hole drilling experience, a current HR licence, and a National Police Clearance are required.
FIFO Perth | 2/1 or 2/2 Roster | Downhammer Rigs
FIFO Perth | 2/1 or 2/2 Roster | Down Hammer Drill Rigs
An opportunity is available for experienced Blast Hole Drillers to join a well-established drilling contractor working on a major gold mining operation in Western Australia.
We're looking for experienced drillers who are confident operating downhammer drill rigs and can work safely and productively in an active open-pit mining environment.
Whats on offer
- Rates up to $70.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Choice of 2/1 or 2/2 FIFO roster
- FIFO from Perth
- Established WA gold mine
- Work with a well-known drilling contractor
- Ongoing mine-site drilling opportunities
- Support from Hays throughout your assignment
The roleYou'll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of blast hole drilling equipment, including:
- Operating downhammer blast hole drill rigs
- Completing production blast hole drilling to required specifications
- Conducting pre-starts and operational checks
- Monitoring drilling performance and identifying basic operational issues
- Working closely with the drilling and production teams
- Maintaining high standards of safety, productivity and housekeeping
What you'll needTo be considered, you must have previous Down-the-Hole drilling experience, ideally operating one or more of the following:
- DML
- Sandvik D65
- Rock Commander
- Pit Viper
- Other comparable Down-the-Hole production drill rigs
You'll also need:
- Previous blast hole drilling experience in a mining environment
- Current HR Driver's Licence
- Current National Police Clearance
- Ability to complete a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen
- Strong commitment to safe drilling practices
- Ability to FIFO from Perth and work either a 2/1 or 2/2 roster
Interested?If you're an experienced Blast Hole Driller looking for your next WA FIFO opportunity, this is a great chance to secure ongoing work with an established drilling contractor on a gold operation.
Apply now or contact Cassandra Wright for a confidential discussion:
08 9254 4592
#3027460
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