Experienced Coal Drillers - Queensland

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 in 2024!

We are expanding our QLD operations and are currently taking applications for Surface Coal Drillers who have worked primarily in the coal and energy sector for projects in and around Queensland's Bowen Basin region. 

We are seeking a professional who is focused on delivering a quality service to our clients in a safe and productive manner. By joining our team, you will receive competitive shift rates and bonus scheme. We offer training opportunities, including Nationally Certified training, working with a fleet of new Boart Longyear LF160 rigs, enjoy an even time 2:2 roster giving you that work life balance, you will also receive a competitive shift rate with bonus eligibility and leave entitlements. 

This role is FIFO from Brisbane with meals, accommodation and flights paid for. Local DIDO workers are encouraged to apply.

Want to know a bit more?

• Operate the drill safely, effectively and efficiently, to meet production schedules whilst ensuring that they contribute to maintaining a safe work environment, through actively participating in safety management practices & processes 
• Demonstrated personal commitment to safety
• Offer guidance and training to team members 
• Operate ancillary equipment 
• Safely set up/dismantle/move drill rigs and equipment
• Motivate the team to work safety and follow Safe Work Instructions
• Manage daily pre-start checks 
• Conduct routine maintenance on drill rigs, equipment, vehicles and tooling
• Maintain drilling mud's programs and cementing operations as required
• Maintaining drill rig, tooling, vehicles, ancillary equipment and work area 

A few things we’re looking for:

• HR Drivers License (essential)
• Resident of QLD (essential)
• Current Senior First Aid & CPR or willing to obtain
• Ability to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance
• Certificate III in Drilling Operations / Mineral Exploration (minimum requirement)
• Section 11 Inductions completed
• Demonstrated personal commitment to working safely
• Be a team player with good interpersonal skills

All candidates will be required to submit a recent National Police Clearance, and be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical, including Coal Board medical.

What’s in it for you?

• Great shift rates, bonus eligibility, annual / sick / personal leave entitlements
• Flights (from Brisbane), site accommodation, and all meals provided
• Working for one of the world's leading providers of drilling products and services 
• Excellent ongoing training and developmental opportunities for you to succeed in your role and advance your career.

Join our team, hit apply now!