Underground Production Driller — Even-Time Roster & Growth

Redpath Mining; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Even time roster

Long-term project

PPE provided

Job summary

Redpath Mining is seeking experienced Underground Production Drillers to join our Lake Cowal operations in New South Wales. You will operate underground production drill rigs to achieve targets safely and efficiently, following mine plans and engineering requirements.

This role requires expertise in drilling production rings, conducting pre-start checks, and maintaining drilling accuracy while collaborating with mining crews. Redpath offers an even time roster and robust training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating underground production drill rigs.
• Experience drilling underground production rings.
• Experience operating Sandvik, Epiroc or similar drilling equipment.
• Strong understanding of underground production mining and drill and blast practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground production drill rigs safely and efficiently.
• Drill production rings according to mine plans and engineering specs.
• Mark up and drill production patterns accurately.
• Perform pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks.
• Monitor drilling performance and maintain accuracy.
• Identify and rectify minor equipment issues.
• Maintain production targets while adhering to safety standards.
• Report hazards, incidents and defects.
• Collaborate with Charge Up crews, Bogger Operators and Supervisors.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards underground.

Skills

Underground drilling

Production drilling

Sandvik/Epiroc equipment

Safety mindset

Education

Mining tickets & competencies

Tools

Sandvik drill rigs

Epiroc drill rigs

Job description

Redpath Mining is seeking experienced Underground Production Drillers to join our Lake Cowal operations in New South Wales. You will operate underground production drill rigs to achieve targets safely and efficiently, following mine plans and engineering requirements.

This role requires expertise in drilling production rings, conducting pre-start checks, and maintaining drilling accuracy while collaborating with mining crews. Redpath offers an even time roster and robust training opportunities.