Mineworker - Driller

Glencore Australia; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation and meals provided

Long term Life of Mine

Permanent full-time position

7/7 Rotating Day and Night Shift Rosta

Annual Health & Wellbeing Reimburse

Training & Development Opportunities

Reward & recognition initiatives

Job summary

Glencore Australia’s Collinsville Open Cut Mine in Queensland seeks an experienced drill and blast operator to join the team. You will operate blast hole drill rigs, follow engineered plans, and maintain safety and efficiency across a rotating 7/7 day/night roster.

Reporting to the Drill and Blast Supervisor, you will monitor strata conditions, liaise with stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement while supporting production targets in a live mining environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating blast hole drill rigs in open-cut mining.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to risk management and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate blast hole drill rigs safely and efficiently.
• Follow engineered drilling plans and verify drill hole quality.
• Record strata conditions and report maintenance needs or hazards.
• Support safe and productive rock extraction during day and night shifts.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Stakeholder liaison

Teamwork

Autonomy

Production targets

Tools

Blast hole drill rigs

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.
• Annual Health & Wellbeing Reimbursement.
• Reward & recognition initiatives.
• Training & Development Opportunities.

For further information please contact:

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