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Production drilling advisor

Darwin
Corestaff Darwin
Drilling
Posted: 4 February
Offer description

At CoreStaff we pride ourselves on looking after our employees, engaging with you onsite, and rewarding you for doing a great job. Feel like part of the Crew, not just another candidate sent to an assignment and forgotten about. About our Client: Our client operates on one of the world's largest zinc and lead deposits, located approximately 970 kilometres south-east of Darwin.

We're seeking a Drilling Advisor for our production mining team who brings the right balance of people and operational skills to join our team as a frontline leader. In this role, you will assist in managing and coordinating the safe and efficient operation of the production drilling contractor to achieve production targets.

About the Role:

* 5 days on / 2 days off roster to start. Roster may transition to 4 days on / 3 days off roster. Ideal candidate to be flexible with roster options.
* 12-hour shifts
* FIFO from Darwin only (interstate flights not included)
* 6 Month contract
* Potential for permanency
* Open pit, drill & blast crew

Key Responsibilities:


* Safety & Environmental Leadership: Uphold strong safety and environmental leadership by reinforcing adherence to Glencore's Fatal Hazard Protocols and Life-Saving Behaviours, while ensuring compliance with MRM's policies, standards, and procedures.
* Risk Management: Identify potential risks in drilling operations and implement effective strategies to mitigate these risks.
* Coordination of Drilling Activities: Collaborate with the owner's production team and manage contract drilling and maintenance to ensure efficient drilling processes.
* Production Management: Oversee drilling activities to meet production targets, ensuring alignment with operational goals and safety standards
* Resource Optimisation: Optimise the use of personnel, equipment, and materials to enhance drilling efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
* Performance Monitoring: Develop and implement systems to track performance metrics and operational data, facilitating continuous improvement and compliance with established plans.
* Collaboration: Foster strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including contractors, to ensure seamless project execution.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

* A strong commitment to promoting safety, effective risk management, and a continuous improvement ethos, with a focus on cultivating a safety-first culture.
* Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance standards in the industry.
* Extensive experience in drilling operations and maintenance, in a mining environment.
* Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate drilling contractors.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
* Proven ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to drive performance improvements.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* A valid driver's licence
* White Card
* The ability to pass a full pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening
* Darwin Based or must be willing to pay for your own interstate flights – these are not included
* Must be clean shaven

Benefits:

* Immediate start
* Weekly pay
* 6 month contract
* Career development opportunities
* Exclusive access to our benefits platform that offers savings at over 60 major Australian Retailers across the country.

CoreStaff is a leader in workplace diversity, and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians for all roles, females for non-traditional female roles, and applicants with disabilities to apply for all of our jobs.

To become a part of the CoreStaff Crew today, please click the 'Apply Now' link to submit your application.

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