Your Impact

Reporting to the Production – Drill & Blast Supervisor, you’ll take the controls of the Epiroc Easer L mobile raisebore rig, delivering precision underground drilling that directly supports Tanami’s production and development. The Easer L is one of the most advanced mobile raisebore rigs in underground mining, designed to deliver high-accuracy slot holes, boxholes and service raises with powerful torque, flexible drilling modes and the intelligent Epiroc Rig Control System (RCS). This role offers the opportunity to operate cutting-edge drilling technology while working on technically challenging underground drilling programs.

As the Easer L Operator, you’ll be responsible for safely executing vertical and angled drilling activities, maintaining tight drilling tolerances and managing critical controls around rotating equipment and heavy lifting. Working closely with Drill & Blast, Technical Services and Maintenance teams, your expertise will help deliver precise drilling outcomes that keep Tanami’s underground production moving safely and efficiently.

As part of our team, you will

• Operate the Epiroc Easer L rig in Boxhole, Down-reaming and Conventional drilling modes
• Safely execute slot hole, service raise and boxhole drilling activities
• Set up and align drilling equipment using survey markers to achieve high precision drilling
• Monitor the Epiroc Rig Control System (RCS) and adjust drilling parameters to optimise performance
• Handle and manage drill string components using radio-remote crane systems
• Inspect, lubricate and maintain drill string components to manufacturer standards
• Record drilling metres, bit wear and ground conditions for Mine Control and Technical Services
• Coordinate with supervisors and maintenance teams to maintain high equipment availability
• Apply critical safety controls relating to rotating equipment and suspended loads
• Demonstrate strong safety leadership aligned with Newmont’s Zero Harm values

Prerequisites for your success in this role

• Extensive underground mining experience
• At least 2 years experience in raiseboring or longhole drilling operations
• Demonstrated competency operating Epiroc RCS or similar drill control systems
• Ability to read and interpret mine plans, survey instructions and drilling specifications
• Strong troubleshooting ability with hydraulic, mechanical and electronic drilling systems
• Valid underground mining modules
• Heavy Rigid (HR) licence or articulated vehicle competency preferred
• Strong commitment to safety and critical risk management
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• Mask fit ready

Your Work Environment

Working an 2weeks on (1week days 1week nights) | 2weeks off FIFO roster and reside in our fully equipped accommodation village. On offer is an industry competitive remuneration package including annual performance incentives, FIFO allowance, Health & Wellbeing Allowance and other employee benefits and development opportunities offered by a global organisation. Join us and make a difference in creating a safer work environment for everyone. Apply now and be part of our dedicated team committed to health and safety excellence!

Approved departure locations for the point of hire are Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisbane.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you! Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc. We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.

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