Longhole Driller (East Coast)

Macmahon; Mount Morgan; Híbrido; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid Parental Leave

Retail discounts

Novated leases

Wellbeing program

Resumo da oferta

Macmahon is hiring for an underground drilling role at Mount Carlton Underground Mine in Queensland. You will operate Sandvik longhole drills, adapt to automation, and contribute to production targets with a safety-first mindset.

Join a team of experienced operators and leaders who value high standards and pride in their work. This role offers a structured roster and a focus on teamwork within a well-established mining contractor.

Qualificações

• Minimum 2 years experience in underground drilling with a focus on up-hole drilling.
• Solid understanding of longhole stoping methods and production drilling principles.
• Proven ability to read and interpret mine plans, drill designs, layout and stope instructions.
• Sound knowledge of ground support practices and safe stope entry procedures.
• Strong awareness and application of underground mining safety standards and regulations.
• High Risk Work Licence (EWP, Forklift, Dogging) desirable; Cert III mining desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Operate Sandvik DL422i and DL432i longhole drill rigs in a safe and efficient manner.
• Utilise advance automation and rig control systems, including iSeries controls on the DL432i.
• Conduct pre-start checks, routine inspections and basic maintenance of drilling equipment.
• Maintain accurate drilling records and production data.
• Collaborate with the underground team to optimise drilling performance and productivity.
• Contribute to our people-first culture and live our Winning Values.
• Help teammates, share knowledge and support a strong crew culture.

Conhecimentos

Underground drilling

Longhole drilling

Mine plans interpretation

Safety compliance

Formação académica

Cert III in Underground Metalliferous Mining

Ferramentas

EWP Licence

Forklift Licence

Dogging Licence

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Together. Works.

At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places - and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.

In our underground mining crews, teamwork isn’t just talk - it’s how we operate. You’ll be part of a crew that gets in, gets the job done and backs each other every shift. Safe, steady and reliable is how we keep things moving.

Role Details

• Location: Mount Carlton Underground Mine, Queensland
• DIDO from Townsville, QLD
• Fights: For approved candidates from Brisbane, QLD, Sydney, NSW
• Roster: 14/14 (days and nights)
• Sandvik fleet on site - DL432i, DL422i
• Competitive benefits package includes:
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
  • Novated leases
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program

About the Role

Join a team that gets the job done, operating the Sandvik longhole drills and meeting production targets.

At Macmahon, you’ll work with strong leaders, experienced operators, and a team that takes pride in their work. It’s a place where high standards matter and your effort is recognised.

Responsibilities

• Operate Sandvik DL422i and DL432i longhole drill rigs in a safe and efficient manner
• Utilise advance automation and rig control systems, including iSeries controls on the DL432i
• Conduct pre-start checks, routine inspections and basic maintenance of drilling equipment
• Maintain accurate drilling records and production data
• Collaborate with the underground team to optimise drilling performance and productivity
• Contribute to our people-first culture and live our Winning Values
• Help teammates, shareknowledgeand support a strong crew culture

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2 years experience in underground drilling with a strong focus on up-hole drilling
• Solid understanding of longhole stoping methods and production drilling principles
• Proven ability to read and interpret mine plans, drill designs, layout and stope instructions
• Sound knowledge of ground support practices and safe stope entry procedures
• Strong awareness and application of underground mining safety standards and regulations
• High Risk Work Licence - EWP, Forklift, Dogging (desirable)
• Cert III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (desirable)

Why Macmahon?

• Real teamwork with people who know their stuff and who genuinely look out for each other
• Support to learn and grow, across stable long-term projects