Experienced Surface Drillers | Various Rosters Available | Temp to Perm

True Resources

Brisbane

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

FIFO rotations
Salary with bonuses
Flights & accommodation
PPE provided
Long-term contracts
Private accommodation

Job summary

True Resources is seeking experienced Grade Control, Reverse Circulation, Air Core and Diamond Drillers for surface projects across Queensland. We offer FIFO from major Australian cities to Queensland sites with immediate starts and long-term opportunities.

Role involves operating drill rigs, managing drill crews, ensuring safety, and coordinating with clients on hole direction and sample production. Benefits include flights, accommodation, PPE and career longevity.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of three years drilling experience.
  • Certificate 3 RII31815 in Drilling Operations.
  • Current HR licence.
  • Clean NPC from within last 3 months; strong safety commitment.
  • Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Responsibilities

  • Operate drill rig and oversee drill team.
  • Manage offsiders and their training.
  • Maintain safety focus on site.
  • Liaise with client on hole direction and sample production.
  • Complete safety paperwork and processes.
  • Assist with routine maintenance, loading/unloading heavy vehicles, and setting up/dismantling drill rigs.
  • Mobilise/demobilise rig to project sites.

Skills

Drill rig operation
Team supervision
Safety focus
Site coordination

Education

Certificate 3 in Drilling Operations (RII31815)

Job description

Experienced Surface Drillers | Various Rosters Available | Temp to Perm

In partnership with our trusted clients, some of the largest drilling services providers in Australia, True Resources is seeking experienced and motivated Grade Control, Reverse Circulation, Air Core and Diamond Drillers for a range of surface projects across Queensland.

We can offer FIFO from any major Australian city to Queensland-based sites, with immediate starts available.

Here are the essentials you can expect:
  • 2:1, 2:2 or 7:7 FIFO Shifts
  • Exceptional salary with bonuses.
  • Flights, accommodation, uniforms, PPE Provided.
  • Comfortable and private accommodation.
  • Career longevity and stability.
  • And more.
Experienced Surface Drillers Required

In partnership with our trusted clients, some of the largest drilling services providers in Australia, True Resources is seeking experienced and motivated Grade Control, Reverse Circulation, Air Core and Diamond Drillers for a range of surface projects across Queensland.

We can offer FIFO from any major Australian city to Queensland-based sites, with immediate starts available.

Here are the essentials you can expect:
  • 2:1, 2:2 or 7:7 FIFO Shifts
  • Exceptional salary with bonuses.
  • Flights, accommodation, uniforms, PPE Provided.
  • Comfortable and private accommodation.
  • Career longevity and stability.
  • Long-term contracts.
  • And more.
What the role involves:
  • Operating Drill rig and overseeing drill team.
  • Manage Offsiders and their training.
  • Operate with safety in high focus.
  • Liaise with client on hole direction and sample production.
  • Completing necessary safety paperwork and processes.
  • Assisting with:
    • Routine maintenance.
    • Loading and unloading heavy vehicles
    • Setting up / dismantling / moving drill rigs and equipment.
  • Mobilising/Demobilising the rig to project sites.
  • Other duties as required.
To be successful you must have and provide:
  • A minimum of three years previous relevant drilling experience
  • Certificate 3 RII31815 in Drilling Operations.
  • Hold a current HR Licence.
  • Clean NPC from within the last 3 months.Strong commitment to safety.
  • Australian Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.
  • Working at heights, first-aid and 4WD ticket highly regarded.
A Little About Us

True Resources is a West Australian-based mining recruitment and mobile-workforce agency with more than 30 years of on-site collective operational and drilling experience.

Since our founding in 2020, we are proud to have provided unparalleled services to our network of drilling specialists and mining support services clientele.

Our overarching mission is to deliver innovative, efficient, effective recruitment services and mobile support to employers and job seekers. We don't place candidates for the short term; we build the foundation for long-term careers..

True Resources invests in you.

Additional information
  • Work with Australia's top tier mining companies & modern equipment
  • Long-term contracts with temp to permanent positions
  • Exceptional salary + bonuses
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