Make your Mark with Thiess

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About the role

We are seeking a Blast Hole Dipper to join our Technical Services team at our QCoal Northern Hub Project situated in the Bowen Basin, a 5min drive from Collinsville. The location of the site is advantageous for those living in the Whitsundays, Mackay or Townsville.

As our next Blast Hole Dipper at the QCoal Northern Hub, you will play a key role in supporting the Drill & Blast team. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you’ll work collaboratively to ensure accurate dipping and recording of blast hole information, setting out future blast patterns and contributing to safe and efficient blasting outcomes.

Working a 7/7 day-shift only roster, your responsibilities will include:

• Dipping blast holes to obtain accurate depths and conditions
• Recording and reporting findings, ensuring data is captured correctly for drill and blast planning
• Supporting the drillers through the mark out of drill patterns using pucks
• Utilising survey equipment to collect blast pattern boundaries
• Managing your time well to ensure drilling and loading activities can keep going
• Identifying and reporting hazards promptly
• Following all site procedures, policies, and safe work practices
• Maintaining housekeeping standards and contributing positively to the site safety culture

About you

To be successful in this role you are required to have:

• Drivers licence
• Coal Mining Experience (not a pre-requisite, but advantageous)
• Standard 11
• Coal Board Medical
• Effective time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to complete intensive manual labour outside
• Effective communication skills

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent full-time position
• Even time 7/7 roster
• Full camp facilities provided – 5 mins from site
• Living out of camp or LAFH allowances available for Bowen or Collinsville areas (Local Living)
• BIBO from Townsville
• A range of corporate discounts including health insurance, travel and retail products

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 hiring@thiess.com

How to apply

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.