Mineworker - Driller

Glencore Coal; Collinsville; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Meals provided

7/7 rotating day/night shift roster

Permanent full-time position

Job summary

Glencore Coal Collinsville Open Cut is seeking a Drill and Blast Supervisor to oversee blast hole drilling and related safety practices. You will follow engineered plans, monitor drill holes, and report any blasting-related issues with comprehensive documentation.

The role requires experience in open-cut mining, strong communication, and a commitment to risk management. The position offers permanent full-time employment, camp accommodation, meals, and a 7/7 rotating day/night roster.

Qualifications

• Experience operating blast hole drill rigs in open-cut mining.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of risk management and safe work practices.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow engineered plans and check drill hole quality and depth.
• Record strata conditions and report drilling and blasting issues with documentation.
• Maintain rig utilisation and efficient consumption of materials.
• Operate heavy earthmoving equipment safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic mining environment.

Skills

Blast hole drilling

Open-cut mining operations

Communication skills

Risk management

Autonomy & teamwork

Production targets focus

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Collinsville Open Cut is Queensland’s oldest existing coal mine, with a long history of producing quality metallurgical and thermal coal for export markets. Located approximately 160 km from Airlie Beach in North Queensland, the operation combines the experience of an established mine with a workforce focused on getting the job done safely and effectively. With a strong connection to the local community and a practical, hands‑on approach, Collinsville is a place where people work together, share their experience and look for better ways to do things.

Reporting to the Drill and Blast Supervisor, you will:

• Follow engineered plans and accurately check the quality and depth of drill holes.
• Record and report strata conditions that may affect blasting and any maintenance faults or issues through providing neat and complete associated documentation for drill reports, pre-starts etc
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards regular and reliable drill metres, rig utilisation and consumables usage
• Provide safe and efficient operation of heavy earthmoving equipment
• Be comfortable performing the full range of mining tasks in a dynamic and changing environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

About you:

• Previous experience operating blast hole drill rigs in an open‑cut mining environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of and strong commitment to risk management and safe work practices.
• Ability to liaise with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Commitment to achieving production targets safely.

What we offer:

• Highly competitive Enterprise Agreement position.
• Long term Life of Mine.
• Permanent full-time position.
• 7/7 Rotating Day and Night Shift Roster.
• Camp accommodation and meals provided.
• Reward & recognition initiatives.

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.