Action Drill & Blast | Regional QLD
Closing date: 31/12/
Action Drill & Blast is the leading integrated drilling and blasting contractor in Australia.
We have a positive team culture based on our core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork and Innovation and we provide our employees with a safe and friendly work environment.
This is an opportunity for experienced Blast Hole Drillers to express interest in joining Action Drill & Blast at our QLD Coal Projects. We will review these expressions of interest as vacancies arise in thefuture. The Projects (and their rosters) that we are currently operating at include:
- Yarrabee (Blackwater region) – 7/7 roster
- Jellinbah (Blackwater region) – 7/3/5/6 or 7/7 roster
- South Walker Creek (Coppabella region)
- Baralaba (Baralaba/Banana region) – 7/7 roster
- Callide (Biloela region) – 4/5/5/4/5/5 roster
- Cameby Downs (Miles/Chinchilla region) – 7/7 roster
Job duties:
- Operating our REICHdrill C700 and C750 platform drill rigs (D65 at Baralaba as well)
- Accurately checking the quality and depth of drill holes and recording ground conditions that may affect blasting
- Maintaining a clean and tidy rig and reporting/addressing any maintenance faults
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards regular and reliable drill metres, rig utilisation and consumables usage
- Provide neat and complete associated documentation for drill reports, pre-starts etc
- Regularly use safety tools such as JHA’s and Take 5’s
- Be willing to be trained across a variety of drill rigs in the fleet and show an adaptable attitude
- Willingness to learn and assist blast crew on drill & blast projects (Baralaba)
Experience and qualifications sought:
- Experience using platform rotary drill rigs
- Previous experience in Blast Hole Drilling in Black Coal mining
- Australian Driver Licence
- Standard 11 Statement of Attainment
- RII for Blast Hole Drilling – RIIBHD301D/E
- RII for Vehicle Loading Crane (preferred but not essential)
- RII for Conduct Lifting Operations (preferred but not essential)
Successful candidates will be require to undergo pre-employment medical assessments including a drug and alcohol screen.
If you have any questions regarding the role or have any trouble submitting the expression of interest, please contact us via and we will get back to you ASAP.
To express interest, you will need to provide a current CV/resume. We are an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Click Apply Now to submit your expression of interest.