Expression Of Interest - Blast Hole Driller - Bowen Basin

Expression Of Interest - Blast Hole Driller - Bowen Basin
Action Drill & Blast | Regional QLD
Closing date: 11/03/2024
Action Drill & Blast is the leading integrated drilling and blasting contractor in Australia.
We have a positive team culture based on our core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork and Innovation and we provide our employees with a safe and friendly work environment.
We are currently seeking expressions Of Interest from experienced Blast Hole Drillers for permanent and ongoing Full-Time positions at our current and future Coal Projects in QLD's Bowen Basin region. The Projects that we are currently operating at include:

• Yarrabee (Blackwater region) - 7/7 roster
• Jellinbah (Blackwater region) - 7/3/5/6 roster
• Isaac Downs (Coppabella/Moranbah region) - 7/7 roster
• Saraji (Moranbah region) 7/7 roster
• South Walker Creek (Coppabella region)
• Baralaba (Baralaba/Banana region) - 7/7 roster
• Callide (Biloela region) - 4/5/5/4/5/5 roster
• Collinsville (Whitsunday region) - 7/7 roster

Job duties:

• Operating our REICHdrill C700 and C750 platform drill rigs (D65 at Baralaba as well)
• Accurately checking the quality and depth of drill holes and recording ground conditions that may affect blasting
• Maintaining a clean and tidy rig and reporting/addressing any maintenance faults
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards regular and reliable drill metres, rig utilisation and consumables usage
• Provide neat and complete associated documentation for drill reports, pre-starts etc
• Regularly use safety tools such as JHA's and Take 5's
• Be willing to be trained across a variety of drill rigs in the fleet and show an adaptable attitude
• Willingness to learn and assist blast crew on drill & blast projects (Isaac Downs and Baralaba)

Experience and qualifications sought:

• Experience using platform rotary drill rigs
• Previous experience in Blast Hole Drilling in Black Coal mining
• Australian Driver Licence
• Standard 11 Statement of Attainment
• RII for Blast Hole Drilling - RIIBHD301D/E
• RII for Vehicle Loading Crane (preferred but not essential)
• RII for Conduct Lifting Operations (preferred but not essential)

Successful candidates will be require to undergo pre-employment medical assessments including a drug and alcohol screen.
If you have any questions regarding the role or have any trouble submitting the Expression Of Interest, please contact us via recruitment@actiondb.com.au and we will get back to you ASAP.
To express interest, you will need to provide a current CV/resume with two contactable referees. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your Expression Of Interest.