Production Driller & Cablebolter

Macmahon is a leading Australian company delivering an end to end service offering to clients throughout Australia and South East Asia.  Delivering a comprehensive range of surface mining, underground mining and engineering services to the resources sector, Macmahon offers great opportunities for a diverse and exciting career in mining.


The Gwalia Gold Mine is located three kilometres south of the town of Leonora, Western Australia. Macmahon is proud to be able to deliver a whole of mine service including mine development, ground support, production drilling and blasting, loading and trucking, shotcreting and paste fill reticulation from May 2021. The Gwalia mine is the cornerstone of Leonora operations and has strong margins supported by good grades and a focus on costs and returns. The site has a track record of continuous improvement, with a recently upgraded mine ventilation system, and a previous significant upgrade of the accommodation village that incorporated a number of energy efficient and environmentally friendly initiatives.

The Macmahon Underground team is needing experienced Cablebolters work FIFO on a 2/2 roster (including dayshift and night Shift) from Perth to project site - FIFO from Perth only.
 

Essential requirements:

Previous Experience working underground
Current Manual Drivers Licence
Self motivated and energetic
Sound planning and organisational skills
 

You are responsible (but not limited) to the following:

Interpret production targets and schedules
Work pro-actively to achieve the targets within the allotted timeframe

To be considered for this position you must be able to demonstrate the following;

Ability to read and understand production drill and/or ground support plans;
Strong knowledge & understanding of ground support standards
Valid manual drivers licence
Ability to pass a National Police Clearance and Pre employment medical
 

Benefits:
Even time roster;
Employment stability; and
Room to grow.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate, challenging work and excellent career development. There is the opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic, dynamic, approachable and friendly team with future prospects within a well reputed organisation.
Macmahon offers our people the ability to work in diverse roles, in different locations and realise new opportunities within the Company over time. We are focused on ensuring our people can be involved in the future of the business and look for new opportunities for people to grow and develop.

Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.