Posted 15 days ago
Description
As our operations continue to expand, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Supervisory Raisebore Driller based in WA but prepared to travel interstate as required. You will lead underground raisebore drilling operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility and be prepared to drill yourself as needed. You’ll manage a skilled team, oversee drilling processes, and ensure strict compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Your role will involve optimising drilling performance, maintaining equipment, and mentoring offsider drillers. If you’re a leader with a strong technical background and a commitment to operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Oversee and direct raisebore drilling activities, ensuring alignment with project specs and company standards.
- Lead and mentor drillers and offsiders, providing training and feedback.
- Conduct performance evaluations, implement corrective actions, and enforce safety protocols.
- Lead daily briefings, communicating project goals and safety expectations.
- Supervise raisebore rig operations, ensuring efficient shaft creation and adherence to specifications.
- Monitor and adjust drilling parameters, troubleshoot issues, and oversee critical tasks like collaring and reaming.
- Enforce safety policies and conduct regular equipment inspections.
- Lead risk assessments, encourage a safety-first culture, and ensure PPE use.
- Coordinate with engineers and maintenance teams for smooth operations and problem-solving.
- Assist in planning and optimising drilling programs, and maintain detailed records of progress.
- Supervise routine maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure adherence to OEM instructions.
- Ensure minimal environmental impact, supervise waste management, and comply with regulations.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- High-risk work licences: Dogging, Rigging, and Elevating Work Platform (self-funded, required).
- Work Safely at Heights qualification (required).
- Extensive experience and proficiency in raisebore drilling operations and equipment.
- Basic mechanical skills, with a strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, drilling, and electrical systems related to raiseboring.
- Valid manual driver's licence and ability to drive manual vehicles.
- Valid First-Aid and CPR certification, and a National Police Clearance.
- Supervisory experience in underground mining environments (preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, especially under pressure.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Physically fit, capable of working in confined spaces, at heights, and in challenging underground environments.
- High attention to safety and operational procedures.
- Willingness to work rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, and to travel to remote sites within WA and interstate as required.
- PPE compliance required (safety glasses, hard hats, gloves).
- Valid working Australian working rights without restrictions.
HOW TO APPLY
Follow the links on our Careers page to apply online.
Note: we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.
Posted Date: 09 Sep 2024
Location: Perth, WA / Australia
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Attractive wage, airline club member discounts, frequent flyer bonus points
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