Underground Long-Hole Driller — Production

MMG; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Annual bonus

Local allowances

Relocation support

Gym/PCYC membership

MMG charter flights

Boarding school support

Job summary

MMG's Dugald River mine in Queensland seeks an experienced Production Long Hole Driller. You will operate long hole drill rigs, drill production stopes and coordinate with Shift Supervisors to meet production targets while maintaining safety standards.

The role offers an 8/7 or 7/6 roster with BIBO or FIFO options, relocation support, and on-site accommodation in a mining community. Strong safety culture is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' underground mining experience.
• Previous long hole drilling experience (>2 years) in underground hard rock mining.
• Proven experience in production stope drilling within an underground mining operation.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance with HS&E policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate long hole drill rigs for downhole and uphole drilling activities in accordance with drilling plans and site safety requirements.
• Drill holes for production stopes, paste filling, anchoring and other underground mining activities.
• Liaise with Shift Supervisors and Technical Services to optimise drilling outcomes and production performance.
• Maintain accurate operational records and provide timely radio communication updates to Mine Control.

Job description

MMG's Dugald River mine in Queensland seeks an experienced Production Long Hole Driller. You will operate long hole drill rigs, drill production stopes and coordinate with Shift Supervisors to meet production targets while maintaining safety standards.

The role offers an 8/7 or 7/6 roster with BIBO or FIFO options, relocation support, and on-site accommodation in a mining community. Strong safety culture is essential.