Diamond Driller – M&I
Underground Diamond Driller – Challenger Gold Mine SA
How will you benefit?
You will benefit by having the security of a full-time permanent position as an Underground Diamond Driller with our team on a 21 FIFO roster from Adelaide based at our Challenger Gold Mine Operation. You will enjoy a highly competitive hourly pay rate, generous superannuation, annual leave and other salary sacrifice benefits.
This position offers excellent career development opportunities while joining a dynamic business that is growing robustly through the current mining cycle. The experience gained with HWE will place you in a great position to continue your successful career within the Mining industry.
Why does the job exist?
With the current expansion at our Challenger Gold Mine operation, we need to man 4 new Diamond Drill Rigs to ensure that we can meet our growing production targets. These positions are FIFO from Adelaide.
Please note - The successful candidate with have at least 3 years experience specifically on underground diamond drilling rigs
Job Description
The role of Driller is to provide drilling expertise in the recovery and presentation of samples through safe, cost effective and professional practices;
- Work with assistance from offsider
- Set up of drill rig and bed down, operate air leg, insert split sets set up hydraulic hoses
- Set up operating consul
- Add/remove drill rods, augers and other down-hole tools
- Visual inspection of rig, pre start checks and manually grease up rig
- Drilling and depth monitoring
- Collect, lay out, pack, label and despatch samples and cores
- Maintenance on drill rig
- Comply with all OHS
When do you need to apply?
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately to allow for a start date for December 2011. To enable us to process your application as quickly as possible simply click on the 'apply' button below.
For further information contact Anna Marie Rogers on (08) 9373 9458
All applications will handled in strict confidence