Are you ready to start exploring your underground Diamond Drilling career?
Start here, go anywhere with Barminco. Part of Perenti Contract Mining, Barminco is offering you the opportunity to explore your next career move. Barminco is one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia and across the globe. Barminco Diamond Drilling is committed to continual improvement and utilising industry leading technologies and are looking for people to help us take it to the next level.
Entry Level - Underground Diamond Driller's Assistant
The Opportunity:
We are experiencing significant growth in our Australian operations and are currently seeking entry level applications for Underground Diamond Driller's Assistants for our Cowal Operations located in West Wylong New South Wales. Successful candidates must be able to DIDO on a 14:14 roster from West Wylong or FIFO from Sydney (or within 300km of Sydney Airport)
We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where our people can grow personally and professionally from exposure to new experiences.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Handling inner tubes to retrieve core and empty into core trays.
• Repetitive heavy lifting of >20kgs.
• Housekeeping and maintenance of all equipment, ensuring all workspaces are clean, including washing the LV at end of shift.
• Identify and rectify potential hazards and communicate immediately to the Driller or Supervisor.
Minimum Requirements:
• Current Australian manual driver's licence.
• National Police Clearance (within 3 months of issue).
• Clear ability to speak, read, write in fluent English.
• A proactive attitude toward safety and hazard identification.
• Ability to perform shift work and be away from home for two weeks at a time.
• Mechanically minded and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screen.
• A positive work ethic in line with Barminco's vision and principles.
• Availability to attend the assessment centre for our selection process.
Highly Desirable:
• Working at Heights Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Previous experience in labour intensive, physical role.
• Previous experience assisting exploration drilling operations.
Your positive attitude to safety and highly driven work ethic will see you as a much-valued employee. You will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and become a part of a strong team environment.
If you think you have the necessary skills and experience to be an asset to Barminco's continued growth, you can register your interest by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button below