Driller – Blast

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

Driller – Blast Hole | Emerald, QLD | Up to $75/hr

Opportunity: Join a growing drilling contractor operating a modern fleet across major open-cut mining projects, working on blast hole drilling with well-maintained CAT, Sandvik, and Reedrill rigs backed by a highly skilled operations team.

Experience: Previous blast hole drilling experience preferred but not essential; candidates from exploration, water bore, top hammer, or DTH drilling backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Mechanical aptitude and minor maintenance skills highly regarded.

Benefits: Earn up to $75/hr, ongoing work with established mining clients, strong training and development opportunities, and genuine career progression within a growing business.

Extras: With a fleet of 20+ drill rigs, they offer a culture that’s big enough to provide career growth but small enough to genuinely care, with excellent equipment reliability and a strong reputation for safety and performance.

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