Longhole Drillers

Westgold Resources Limited; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance based bonus

Group salary continuous insurance

Health insurance discount

Family & Medical leave incl. IVF/surro

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Westgold Resources Limited is seeking a Long Hole Driller to join our Western Australian operations. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will drill production blast holes and support charging and blasting activities within the underground mining team.

Must have a minimum of 5 years underground mining experience and a C Class Manual license. Relevant experience with Loader operations and development charge up will be highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years underground mining experience.
• Loader operator and development charge up operator experience preferred.
• Ability to operate long hole drill to drill blasting holes and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Drill production blast holes and support charged blasting operations.
• Set up and operate long hole drill for designated blasting patterns.
• Diagnose drill problems and coordinate with Mine Supervisor as needed.
• Maintain clean drill holes by removing cuttings and sludge.

Skills

Underground mining

Loader operator

Charge up operations

Education

C Class Manual license

Tools

Sandvik 432i Solo, Boom and Horseshoe

Job description

Longhole Drillers page is loaded## Longhole Drillerstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR103628Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.**The role includes**Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Long Hole Driller will be a part of the production mining team, responsible for drilling production blast holes, prior to charging and blasting operations. Drillers also carry out other related duties as directed by the Mine Supervisor.* Ability to Drill and bolt inclines, declines and ore drives.* Able to set up and operate long hole drill to produce a designated pattern of blasting holes.* Diagnose and take appropriate action to manage drill problems and advise appropriate personnel.* Remove drill cuttings and sludge to ensure drill hole remains clean.* Proven experience operating SANDVIK 432i Solo, Boom and Horseshoe rigs* A minimum of 5 years underground mining experience.* Must have previous experience as a Loader Operator and Development Charge Up Operator.* C Class Manual license.* Flexible working style, work independently and as part of a team.* Decision-making driven by priorities and a commitment to continuous enhancement.**The Westgold Offer:**A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer**A range of benefits including:*** Performance based bonus* Group salary continuous insurance* A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount* A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.* Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!* 5 years' pro rata long service leave* Salary sacrifice options* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria's which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver's licence (or be able to obtain).Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email [e-mail] reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.At Westgold we offer more than a job, we offer you a career.Coming to work every day isn't just about getting the job done, it's about camaraderie, it's about feeling a sense of achievement and it's about fulfilling your role alongside your work mates.Our teams possess a wealth of knowledge and are willing to share their experiences. We welcome entry level candidates to our workforce in addition to highly experienced professionals looking to make their mark within a growing organisation.Diversity and inclusion for employees from all backgrounds is a high priority for us as we strive to be an ongoing employer of choice and are committed to upholding workplace equality.With the guidance of our Core Values, we believe in providing a safe and harmonious workplace that encourages thinking outside of the box and employee engagement that benefits both the business and the employee.