Underground Diamond Driller
Core
Conducting underground drilling operations over 12-hour shifts, leading drill crews, and managing rig setup and moves.
Role type
Senior Underground Diamond Driller
Builds
Production drilling data and core samples for mining operations
Domain
Mining (underground) + Drilling Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Underground drilling operations, directional drilling, deep hole drilling, LM/MDR rig operation, crew leadership, equipment maintenance, safety compliance, physical labor (lifting 30kg)
Preferred skills
Directional drilling, deep hole drilling, First Aid/CPR certification, Certificate III in Drilling
Technologies
LM rigs, MDR rigs
Responsibilities
Conduct drilling operations over 12-hour shifts, lead drill crews and train assistants, perform daily pre-start equipment checks, set up drill pads and coordinate rig moves, complete safety documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC