Longhole Driller | WA Underground Mines | 7/7 or 14/14 FIFO/DIDO
Macmahon
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
14/14 FIFO Jobs, FIFO Mining Jobs, DIDO Jobs, 7/7 FIFO Jobs, FIFO Underground Mining Jobs
About the Role
Macmahon is hiring experienced Longhole Drillers for its underground crews on established and new projects across Western Australia. You can fly in and out from Perth or drive in and out from Kalgoorlie and the Goldfields. Rosters are 7/7 rotating days and nights, or 14/14 days and nights. Sites run brand new Sandvik DL432i and DL422i longhole rigs, with more on the way.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate Sandvik DL422i and DL432i longhole rigs safely and efficiently
- Use the automation and rig control systems, including iSeries controls on the DL432i
- Do pre-start checks, routine inspections and basic maintenance on the drill
- Keep accurate drilling records and production data
- Work with the wider underground team to lift drilling performance
About You
- At least two years of underground drilling experience, mainly up-hole
- Good understanding of longhole stoping and production drilling
- Able to read mine plans, drill designs and stope instructions
- Sound knowledge of ground support and safe stope entry
- Manual C class Australian driver's licence
- EWP, forklift or dogging tickets and Cert III in Underground Metalliferous Mining are desirable
What's on Offer
- FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Kalgoorlie and the Goldfields
- 7/7 or 14/14 roster options
- New Sandvik fleet on site
- Paid parental leave for primary carers, novated leases and retail discounts
- A wellbeing program and support to grow across long term projects
About Macmahon
Macmahon is an ASX listed mining and civil contractor with more than 30 years of underground mining experience across Australia.
Apply directly on Macmahon's careers site using the apply link on this listing.