Underground Diamond Driller

Careermine; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meter bonuses

Retention bonuses

Superannuation on all hours

Staff recognition and events

Employee discounts

Gear provided to drillers

Job summary

DDH1 Drilling Pty Ltd is a leading Australian Diamond Drilling company seeking an experienced Underground Diamond Driller for FIFO roles across the East Coast. You will operate mobile underground rigs, mentor juniors, and uphold strict safety standards on high-performance crews.

This role offers 2:1 or 2:2 rosters and exposure to multiple sites. We value experience with underground rigs, a current First Aid certificate, and a willingness to work across varied rosters with a strong safety

Qualifications

• Experience operating mobile Underground Diamond rigs.
• HR licence is desired.
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011).
• National Police Clearance.
• Cert III in Drilling Operations preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and leadership.
• Willingness to work FIFO across East Coast sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate drill rig to OEM and DDH1 standards within a regulated safety system.
• Ensure Duty of Care for yourself and team members.
• Ensure all personnel comply with HSE regulations and site rules.
• Carry out inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Oversee sampling procedures and core marking.
• Train and mentor offsiders and Trainee Drillers in safety and rig operations.
• Execute client drilling programs with accuracy and safety.
• Maintain professional conduct and teamwork on site.

Skills

Underground diamond drilling

HR licence (desired)

First Aid HLTAID011

Police clearance

Roster flexibility

Safety leadership

Manual driving licence

Education

Certificate III in Drilling Operations

Job description

Company: DDH1 Drilling Pty Ltd

Location: QLD & Various East Coast Operations - FIFO

Roster: 2:1, 2:2

Take your drilling career further with Australia's leading Diamond Drilling company.

If you've got experience in Underground Diamond Drilling and you're confident behind the panel of a mobile underground machine, we want to hear from you.

This is a FIFO role working with high-performance crews across multiple sites throughout Australia's East Coast.

What we're looking for:

• Experience operating mobile Underground Diamond rigs
• Valid manual drivers licence - HR licence is desired
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
• Flexible in working BOTH rosters 2.1 (2 weeks on, 1 week off) & 2.2 (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off)
• National Police Clearance
• Cert III in Drilling Operations (completed or in progress) - preferred
• Strong safety awareness and leadership skills

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating drill rig to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and DDH1 standards within a highly regulated operational safety system.
• Ensuring that 'Duty of Care' is exercised in all aspects of your own work activities as well as all personnel under your control.
• Ensuring all personnel comply with current HSE Regulations and site regulation.
• Carry out comprehensive inspections and routine maintenance on all equipment on site
• Oversee the correct sampling procedures and ensure core is marked to requirements
• Train and mentor offsiders and Trainee Drillers in safety and rig operations to build skilled, capable drillers
• Executing client drilling programs with attention to accuracy and safety
• Maintaining professional conduct and teamwork on site

Why choose DDH1?

DDH1 Drilling, who is part of the global Perenti Group, is a leading provider of drilling services to the Australian mineral exploration and mining industry. For over 18 years, our reputation has been built on a track record of high performance, quality drilling and our skilled team who make it possible.

We offer:

• Drilling metre bonuses, retention bonuses, Superannuation on all hours
• Staff recognition and events
• Retail discounts via our employee benefits platform
• Gear and equipment our drillers require to get the job done right!

DDH1 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes persons of all genders and cultural backgrounds to apply