Lead Surface Diamond Driller – WA

Colonial Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive shift rates

Production bonus

Return flights Australia-wide

Permanent employment

Leave entitlements

Ongoing training

Job summary

Boart Longyear in Western Australia seeks an experienced Surface Diamond Driller to join our mining operations. You will operate and oversee drilling on 12-hour shifts, lead drill crews, and ensure daily pre-start checks and safe work practices.

Applicants must have surface drilling experience, a C Class license, ability to pass medical and drug/alcohol screens, and be eligible to work in Australia. Training and long-term stable employment are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous surface drilling experience essential.
• Experience with LM or MDR rigs essential.
• Current Drivers License.
• National Police Clearance, or ability to obtain one.
• First Aid and CPR certificate desirable.
• Certificate III in Drilling desirable but not essential.
• Physical ability to lift 30kg repeatedly.
• Pass a comprehensive pre-employment medical, including drug/alcohol screen.
• Demonstrated personal commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead drill crews and train Driller Assistants.
• 2/1 or 2/2 rosters with rotating shifts.
• Conduct drilling operations over a 12-hour shift.
• Daily pre-start equipment checks.
• General maintenance of equipment.
• Set up drill pads and coordinate rig moves.
• Complete safety documentation and comply with safe work practices.

Skills

Surface drilling experience

Team leadership

Safety mindset

Pre-start checks

Education

Certificate III in Drilling

Job description

Boart Longyear in Western Australia seeks an experienced Surface Diamond Driller to join our mining operations. You will operate and oversee drilling on 12-hour shifts, lead drill crews, and ensure daily pre-start checks and safe work practices.

Applicants must have surface drilling experience, a C Class license, ability to pass medical and drug/alcohol screens, and be eligible to work in Australia. Training and long-term stable employment are provided.