Senior Driller Job at PLS (Marble Bar)

Job Description

Reporting to the Drill Supervisor, this role will assist the Drill Supervisor to ensure the Drilling activities are carried out safely and in accordance with the mine plan. This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora operation which operates on a 8/6 ;7/7 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Job Responsibility

Strive to achieve a positive workplace culture that reflects the Pilbara Purpose
Operate Drilling/Ancillary equipment within the shift to ensure optimum productivity in a safe and efficient manner
Provide effective supervision support, development and communication to the Drilling Team
Maintain compliance with the Drilling Schedule
Report on and fix hazards when encountering them to ensure a safe working environment
Ensure the required quality of documentation and completion is achieved for presentation for transfer to records
Maintain occupational health and safety standards relevant to operations
Ensure occupational health and safety issues are considered in all aspects of duties performed
Maintain high standards of performance and adopt a proactive approach to OH&S
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies and practices
Complete Take-5’s before starting each task or midway through a task if conditions change
Ensure all office activities are carried out in compliance with set Standards
Monitor performance and quality controls, initiating corrective actions with a particular emphasis on pattern markup/design and drill area preparation
Co-ordinate the activities of the drill team and works very closely with the blast team to ensure the safe, timely and effective execution of daily / weekly drilling plans for the achievement of mine production targets
In the absence of the Drilling Supervisor, be required to perform higher duties and assist the Drill & Blast Superintendent
Identify, promote and actively participate in the implementation of projects that demonstrates working in an environment of continuous improvement
Maintain good working relationships with superiors, peers and all internal as well as external clients
Maintain accurate and organized inventories of drilling consumables
Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and coordinate deliveries to ensure uninterrupted drilling operations
Perform inspections on drilling consumables to ensure they meet quality standards

Requirements

HR Licence
5 years’ operating experience with drilling and blasting equipment in a large open pit mining operation
1 year’s Senior level experience in a large hard rock drill and blasting operation
Competent in using Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word

What we offer

18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
Health and wellbeing allowance
Quarterly short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
PLS employee share scheme
Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
Paid community leave
Monthly employee recognition awards
Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

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