Underground Diamond Driller

Boart Longyear; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift rates

Production bonus

Return flights Australia-wide

Permanent employment

Annual and personal leave

Training and development

Job summary

Boart Longyear is seeking experienced Underground Diamond Drillers in Western Australia. The role involves leading drill crews, setting up drill pads, and coordinating rig moves on a 12-hour shift.

You will conduct pre-start checks and ensure compliance with safety practices while delivering quality drilling operations. Successful candidates will have underground drilling experience, LM/MDR rig familiarity, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Underground drilling experience is essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drill rig operations and safety procedures.
• Experience with LM or MDR rigs is required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.
• Current driver’s license is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead drill crews and train Driller Assistants.
• Set up drill pads and coordinate rig moves.
• Conduct daily pre-start equipment checks and maintenance.
• Perform safety documentation and comply with safe work practices.
• Contribute to high safety standards on site.

Skills

Underground drilling

Directional drilling

Deep hole drilling

LM/MDR rig experience

Drivers license

Police clearance

First Aid CPR

Pre-employment medical

Safety mindset

Team player

Right to work AUS

Education

Certificate III in Drilling

Tools

LM drill rig

MDR drill rig

Job description

Boart Longyear is the world's leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies globally. The company's Global Drilling Services division operates in over 40 countries with a diverse mining customer base spanning a wide range of commodities, including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals.

We are currently seeking experienced Underground Diamond Drillers in Western Australia. We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated with a strong commitment to Health & Safety.

About the Role:

• 2/1 or 2/2 rosters with rotating shifts
• Conducting drilling operations over a 12-hour shift
• Leading drill crews, including training of Driller Assistants
• Daily pre-start equipment checks
• General maintenance
• Setting up drill pads and coordinating rig moves
• Completion of safety documentation and compliance with safe work practices

The successful candidate must possess:

• Previous underground Drilling experience essential
• Directional Drilling experience preferred
• Deep hole experience preferred
• Experience working with an LM or MDR rig is essential
• Current Drivers C License
• National Police Clearance, or ability to have one
• First Aid and CPR certificate (desirable)
• Certificate III in Drilling desirable, but not essential
• Physical ability to lift 30kgs repetitively in a labour-intensive role
• Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screen
• Demonstrated personal commitment to safety
• Be a team player
• Right to work in Australia

In return, you will receive:

• Competitive shift rates
• Production bonus
• Return flights provided from anywhere in Australia
• Permanent ongoing employment, working on stable long-term jobs
• Annual and personal leave entitlements
• The opportunity to work with a large fleet of well-maintained Boart Longyear LM and MDR drill rigs
• Working for one of the world's leading providers of drilling products and services
• Excellent ongoing training and developmental opportunities