Operator, Drill

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About the role

We are seeking Drill Operators for permanent opportunities at our QCoal Northern Hub Project situated in the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, about 200 kilometres' northwest of Mackay and 6km south of Collinsville.

Working a 7 on and 7 off roster and adhering to Thiess' safety standards and operational procedures you will:

• Accurately check the quality and depth of drill holes and record ground conditions that may affect blasting;
• Maintain a clean and tidy Drill rig and report/address 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 and pre-starts checks;
• Regularly use and active participation in safety assessments; and
• Be willing to be trained across a variety of drill rigs in the fleet and show an adaptable attitude.

About you

• Minimum 12 months drilling experience in the mining industry with verified machinery skills list (Signed Training Transcripts)
• Verified machinery skills list (Signed Training Transcripts)
• A proactive attitude with the desire to work reliably as part of a team
• Current Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain) and current drivers licence
• A commitment to a positive safety culture
• Alignment to our principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation & Delivery
• Experience with rotary or top hammer drills - advantageous

What Thiess can do for you

• Opportunity to earn $124,045 plus super + $10,000 Retention Payment (paid in 52 weekly payments)
• Attendance allowance - $250 per fortnight
• BIBO from Townsville
• Camp accommodation close to mine site - 10 minutes down the road
• Living out of camp or LAFH allowances available for Bowen or Collinsville areas (Local Living)
• Even time 7/7 day/night rotating roster - 12hr shifts
• A range of corporate discounts including health insurance, travel and retail product

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

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How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

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