Blast Hole Driller – Up to $75/hr, Career Growth

Aston Advantage; Emerald; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career progression

Safety culture

Job summary

Aston Advantage is seeking an experienced Driller – Blast Hole for Emerald, QLD. You will work with a modern fleet on major open-cut mining projects, drilling blast holes using CAT, Sandvik and Reedrill rigs under a skilled operations team.

Previous blast hole experience is preferred but not required; candidates from exploration, water bore, top hammer, or DTH backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The role offers strong training, development and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Blast hole drilling experience preferred but not essential.
• Candidates from exploration, water bore, top hammer, or DTH backgrounds encouraged.
• Mechanical aptitude and minor maintenance skills highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate blast hole drilling rigs on open-cut sites.
• Maintain and monitor drilling equipment.
• Collaborate with the operations team to meet safety and performance targets.

Skills

Blast hole drilling

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

CAT rigs

Sandvik rigs

Reedrill rigs

Job description

Aston Advantage is seeking an experienced Driller – Blast Hole for Emerald, QLD. You will work with a modern fleet on major open-cut mining projects, drilling blast holes using CAT, Sandvik and Reedrill rigs under a skilled operations team.

Previous blast hole experience is preferred but not required; candidates from exploration, water bore, top hammer, or DTH backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The role offers strong training, development and clear career progression.