Lead Underground Longhole Driller

African Underground Mining Services; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

African Underground Mining Services is seeking an experienced Longhole Driller to join our operations. The role involves drilling longholes to design patterns with mechanised equipment, following safety and statutory regulations, and coordinating with surveyors, geologists, and engineers.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years in underground mining and specific experience with DL431 and DL421 drill rigs. A 6 weeks on/3 weeks off roster is on offer and pre-employment checks will apply.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in Underground Mining Industry.
• Five years’ experience as Underground Longhole Driller.

Responsibilities

• Follow Safety, Mining and other statutory Codes and Regulations.
• Drill Longhole to design pattern using mechanised drill.
• Read mine instruction plans and drill holes to design line, gradient, and profile.
• Communicate with surveyors, geologists, and engineers to optimise drill patterns and metres.
• Set up and troubleshoot on Longhole Drill rigs.
• Assess face conditions and adjust operations to site requirements.

Skills

Longhole drilling

Underground mining

Safety conscious

DL431 experience

DL421 experience

Tools

DL431 drill rigs

DL421 drill rigs

Job description

African Underground Mining Services is seeking an experienced Longhole Driller to join our operations. The role involves drilling longholes to design patterns with mechanised equipment, following safety and statutory regulations, and coordinating with surveyors, geologists, and engineers.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years in underground mining and specific experience with DL431 and DL421 drill rigs. A 6 weeks on/3 weeks off roster is on offer and pre-employment checks will apply.