Underground HD Fitters- Flights from Brisbane
- Operate production blast hole drills on open-pit hard-rock mining sites, following drill plans and production requirements.
- Complete equipment inspections, basic maintenance, operational reporting and housekeeping while maintaining site safety procedures.
- Work FIFO day/night rosters on available 2:1 or 2:2 schedules; prior open-pit blast hole drilling experience is required.
Techforce Personnel is partnering with leading mining and drill & blast operations to recruit experienced Blast Hole Drillers for multiple FIFO opportunities across Western Australia.
We're offering long-term positions across established hard-rock mining operations, with rates up to $75/hr, multiple roster options and genuine pathways into permanent employment.
Whether you're chasing a better roster, consistent work, a long-term project or the opportunity to secure a permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.
What's On Offer
- Rates up to $75/hr
- Bonus opportunities (once full-time) across selected roles
- FIFO from Perth
- 2:1 & 2:2 rosters available
- 5-year project opportunities
- Genuine temp-to-perm pathways
- Immediate starts available
- Established WA hard-rock mining operations
- Well-supported drill & blast crews
- Weekly pay through Techforce Personnel
Your Responsibilities
- Production blast hole drilling across open-pit mining operations
- Operating drill rigs safely and efficiently to drill plans and production requirements
- Maintaining accurate hole depth, alignment and quality
- Monitoring penetration rates, ground conditions and drill performance
- Completing pre-start inspections and operational checks
- Identifying equipment faults and assisting with minor maintenance and breakdown requirements
- Completing required drill reports and safety documentation
- Working closely with Drill & Blast, production and maintenance crews
- Maintaining high standards of equipment care and housekeeping
- Consistently working within site safety procedures and critical controls
What We're Looking For
- Previous Blast Hole Drilling experience within open-pit mining
- Experience operating D65, T45, L7, DPI 1500 and/or Leopard DI650i highly regarded
- Experience on other production Drill & Blast rigs will also be considered
- Hard-rock mining experience preferred
- Current Australian Driver's Licence – HR highly regarded
- Current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain
- Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment care
- Ability to work FIFO day/night shift rosters
- Strong commitment to safety and production
Not quite the right fit? We also recruit across RC & Grade Control Drilling, Drill & Blast, Shotfiring, Blast Crew and other surface mining roles throughout Western Australia. Apply today to discuss other opportunities available.
Apply now or contact the Techforce Surface Mining team for a confidential discussion about the opportunities available.
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