Drill Operator

Techforce Personnel · Perth CBD & Inner Suburbs WA · Full time
Posted 23d ago

Drill Operator

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Recruiting experienced Blast Hole Drillers for FIFO opportunities in Western Australia.
  • Offering long-term positions with rates up to $75/hr and multiple roster options.
  • Seeking candidates with previous blast hole drilling experience and a commitment to safety.

Techforce Personnel is partnering with leading mining and drill & blast operations to recruit experienced Blast Hole Drillers for multiple FIFO opportunities across Western Australia.

We're offering long-term positions across established hard-rock mining operations, with rates up to $75/hr, multiple roster options and genuine pathways into permanent employment.

Whether you're chasing a better roster, consistent work, a long-term project or the opportunity to secure a permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.

What's On Offer

  • Rates up to $75/hr
  • Bonus opportunities (once full-time)  across selected roles
  • FIFO from Perth
  • 2:1 & 2:2 rosters available
  • 5-year project opportunities
  • Genuine temp-to-perm pathways
  • Immediate starts available
  • Established WA hard-rock mining operations
  • Well-supported drill & blast crews
  • Weekly pay through Techforce Personnel

Your Responsibilities

  • Production blast hole drilling across open-pit mining operations
  • Operating drill rigs safely and efficiently to drill plans and production requirements
  • Maintaining accurate hole depth, alignment and quality
  • Monitoring penetration rates, ground conditions and drill performance
  • Completing pre-start inspections and operational checks
  • Identifying equipment faults and assisting with minor maintenance and breakdown requirements
  • Completing required drill reports and safety documentation
  • Working closely with Drill & Blast, production and maintenance crews
  • Maintaining high standards of equipment care and housekeeping
  • Consistently working within site safety procedures and critical controls

What We're Looking For

  • Previous Blast Hole Drilling experience within open-pit mining
  • Experience operating D65, T45, L7, DPI 1500 and/or Leopard DI650i highly regarded
  • Experience on other production Drill & Blast rigs will also be considered
  • Hard-rock mining experience preferred
  • Current Australian Driver's Licence – HR highly regarded
  • Current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain
  • Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment care
  • Ability to work FIFO day/night shift rosters
  • Strong commitment to safety and production

Not quite the right fit? We also recruit across RC & Grade Control Drilling, Drill & Blast, Shotfiring, Blast Crew and other surface mining roles throughout Western Australia. Apply today to discuss other opportunities available.

Apply now or contact the Techforce Surface Mining team for a confidential discussion about the opportunities available.

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Skills

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Adaptability to fifo rostersBlast hole drillingGround conditions monitoringLockout/tagoutMaintenanceMechanical aptitudeOperating drill rigsPre-start inspectionsTeamwork

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