Make your mark with Thiess

Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

About the role

Thiess currently have permanent opportunity for a Blast Hole Driller to join our team at our Lake Vermont Mine site, 19km north of Dysart in the Bowen Basin. You will be highly motivated and work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results.  

Reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor and working a 7/7 roster you will:  

• Work in accordance with site’s procedures 
• 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
• Experience with rotary or top hammer drills 
• Relevant qualification to undertake the role of a driller
• S11 or willing to obtain

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent full-time positions with even time 7/7 roster 12hr shifts
• Full camp facilities provided
• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local or DIDO)
• Flights offered for Brisbane based candidates
• Bus provided from Mackay, Yeppoon and Rockhampton to site
• Production and attendance bonuses
• Salary sacrifice options

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. 

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark 

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at jhind@thiess.com. 

Register Your Interest Today

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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