About the Role & Company

Queensland Drilling & Blasting Services Pty Ltd trading as Queensland Drilling &

Blasting Services is a leading drilling and blasting company operating across

Queensland, New South Wales, South Australian and the Northern Territory supporting civil construction, quarry production, mining rehabilitation and renewable energy projects.

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Driller to join our team at our

Tumut, New South Wales location, to assist with our drilling efforts in the Riverina

Region. A person in this role will be required to assist with our controlled rock excavation efforts, civil works, production drilling and otherwise project efforts where required. The work required in this role will be limited to our site based in Tumut, New South Wales.

Our business has been committed to executing our drilling and blasting plans accurately,

using detailed work plans, discipline, and with a commitment to ongoing safety. The

Driller in this role will be responsible for operating heavy drill riggs and executing accurate blast patterns and ensuring strict safety protocols are followed.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

- Rig Operation: Assemble, position, and operate drilling rigs and various ancillary equipment to execute production requirements across quarrying, mining and civil projects.
- Pattern & Blast Compliance: Interpret site drill patterns and blast designs to accurately bore blast holes with specific depths, diameters and angles.
- Drill Operation: Operate drill machinery for quarry, civil, mining or natural elements and infrastructure projects
- Geological Monitoring & Adjustment:



Observe changing ground and rock conditions during drilling operations to make technical adjustments to drilling and blasting equipment and plans
- Record Keeping: Compile complete and accurate shift logs, record exact drill metres, hole depts, ground changes and equipment specifications both digitally and manually where required.
- Management of Equipment: Perform daily safety inspections, execute fluid and greasing services, monitor tool wear and troubleshoot faults to minimise site downtime.
- Teamwork: Work with crew members, shotfirers and clients to ensure drilling footprint is prepared, safely barricaded and ready for efficient blasting operations.
- Monitoring: Monitor drilling progress and equipment performance, troubleshooting errors on-site.
- Safety Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to site Health and Safety (WHS)

regulations and environmental guidelines.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience

- At least two years of relevant experience working as a Driller or in a substantially equivalent drilling role
- Relevant trade qualification (e.g., Certificate III in Drilling Operations or Surface

Extraction Operations) or relevant qualification

- Valid Australian Heavy Rigid (HR) or Heavy Combination (HC) driver's licence (or international equivalent transferable to NSW).
- Strong physical fitness, adaptability to outdoor regional conditions, and a explicit safety mindset.
- Ability to pass regular drug and alcohol screens.

How to Apply

If you have the experience and are looking to join a professional field team, please submit your application, including your current resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your drilling history.

📌 Drill Operator (Tumut)
🏢 Queensland Drilling u0026 Blasting Services
📍 Tumut