Operator
Core
Assistant/offsider to a Drill Operator supporting 24/7 horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and underground mining operations using custom HK550 rigs.
Role type
Extraction Operator (HDD/Mining)
Builds
Critical mineral ore bodies (rutile, zircon, rare earths) via remotely operated underground mining technology.
Domain
Mining / Critical Minerals / Underground Mining Technology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
HDD rig operation, HDD drilling/reaming/pullback procedures, HDD tracking and steering systems, manual handling, mechanical aptitude
Preferred skills
HT or HC license, High Risk Work Licences (Forklift, Dogging & Rigging, C6 Slewing Mobile Crane, Scaffolding, Telehandler, Front End Loader, Excavator)
Responsibilities
Join instrumentation wires inside rods, undertake manual handling tasks on the rig deck, load pipes and rods, wash drill pipe, act as relief Driller
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC