Title: Blast Hole Driller
Requisition ID: 3203
Department: Production
We are seeking an experienced Blast Hole Driller to join our high-performing Drill & Blast Team at Meandu. A site where safety, precision, and teamwork drive results.
About Us
BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth. BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Blast Hole Driller to join our longstanding team at Meandu Mine. Reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor, you'll play a hands-on role in delivering high-quality blast outcomes across site.
Please note that this is a Residential Mine – no camp accommodation or housing provided. As such this role would be best suited to current or returning residents of the Kingaroy region.
Key Responsibilities
* Execute safe and efficient drill and blasting activities: dipping, priming, loading, stemming, and tying-in.
* Operate Overburden drill rigs.
About You
The successful candidate will possess a combination of the following:
* Previous experience in open cut mining operations.
* Proficient in operating overburden drill rigs.
* High commitment to safety, teamwork, and compliance.
* Hold a current Drivers Licence.
* Hold a current Standard 11 SoA and Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain).
* Shotfirers ticket (Desirable not Essential).
Working At BUMA
BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong focus on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee at Meandu Mine you will have access to;
* Competitive salary package with yearly EA increases.
* Annualised weekly pay.
* Lifestyle roster at a residential mine allowing you additional time spent with family.
* Employee financial, lifestyle and health benefits such as discounted health cover, discounted car rentals, superannuation, novated leasing and an Employee Assistance Program.
* Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture.
Meandu Mine
BUMA Australia provides a total mine service to Stanwell Corporation's Meandu Mine to deliver coal to the adjacent Tarong power station. We are responsible for both managing and operating the mine. Services provided include planning, drilling, overburden removal, coal mining, coal processing, rehabilitation, and maintenance of mobile and fixed plant. The project uses a combination of dragline and truck-and shovel operations. Meandu Mine currently has five working pits, with sufficient coal to fuel the stations until at least 2037.
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All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
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