RC and Diamond Drillers and Experienced Offsiders
Core
Operate RC and Diamond drilling rigs to extract geological samples while managing site safety, crew mentorship, and operational targets.
Role type
Senior IC drilling operator (RC/Diamond Driller)
Builds
Geological core samples and data for mining exploration
Domain
Mining exploration (Australia)
Required skills
RC drilling, Diamond drilling, Aircore drilling, Rig operations management, Crew mentorship, Safety compliance, Sample quality control, Consumables management, 4WD operation, Pre-start checks
Preferred skills
Certificate III or IV in Drilling Operations, Senior First Aid, Working at Heights, 4WD Certificate
Responsibilities
Run a safe, productive drill site; Manage and mentor offsiders and rig operations; Maintain correct drilling practices and techniques; Ensure samples and procedures meet quality standards; Communicate with clients, crew, and management; Proactively conducting and reporting daily pre-starts and maintenance checks; Consumables stocktake and ordering
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC