Join Cougar Drilling and be part of a team delivering industry-leading underground directional drilling services across Queensland.

Whether you're an experienced Directional Driller looking for your next challenge or a motivated Offsider wanting to build a long-term career in underground drilling, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities Include:

- Supporting and delivering underground directional drilling operations safely and efficiently

- Site setup, maintenance, rig moves and demobilisation activities

- Operating and maintaining drilling equipment to the highest standards

- Following drilling plans, site procedures and safety requirements

- Identifying and reporting hazards, risks and non-conformances

- Completing operational reporting and documentation requirements

- Working collaboratively with supervisors, crews and client representatives to achieve production targets

What we offer:

- 7/7 roster

- Weekly bonus

- Up-to-date equipment

- Fitness Passport

- EAP and wellness programs

- Attractive rates and weekly bonus

- Long term contracts across QLD

What we're looking for:

Drilling Candidates:

- Experience in underground directional drilling

- Deliver quality service that meets client expectations and industry standards

- Complete handovers to oncoming driller and supervisors





- Effectively manage the security and inventory of tools, equipment spares and consumable items at the underground drill site

- Strong understanding of directional drilling techniques, surveying methods, gas drainage practices and drill rig operations

- Certificate III in Drilling

- Leadership skills with the ability to mentor, guide and supervise Drilling Offsiders

- Standard 11 Underground Induction

Offsider Candidates:

- Assist in site set-up, site maintenance, site pack-up and rig move activities in a safe manner and in accordance with instructions from the Driller

- Ability to lift 28kgs drill rods throughout the shift

- Housekeeping of all equipment ensuring it is of the highest standards

- Strong work ethic and commitment to safety, with the proven ability to identify risks and assess all potential non-conformances

- Capable of working in demanding underground environments

- Ability to follow instructions, learn new skills and work effectively within a team

- Previous underground mining experience highly regarded

- Standard 11 Underground Induction

Apply now!! Due to the high volume of anticipated applicants, only those successful through to the interview round will be contacted.

📌 Drillers and Offsiders - Ongoing QLD Projects (Moranbah)
🏢 Cougar Drilling
📍 Moranbah