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Underground Diamond Drill Fitter

Swick Mining Services
Wagga Wagga, NSW
A$70-$80 p/h
Mining, Resources & Energy → Mining - Engineering & Maintenance
Full-time
On-site

Posted 21 days ago


Swick Mining Services are seeking experienced Drill Fitters to join our Maintenance team in support of our site-based Operations in NSW.

The Role

Duties are (but not limited to) the following:

  • Servicing, maintenance and fault finding on underground Diamond Drilling equipment
  • Ensure all servicing, repairs and testing is completed and paperwork returned to scheduler.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on drill rigs.
  • Maintain underground drilling equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Coordinate with teams, communicate effectively, and ensure seamless drilling operations.
  • Participate in ordering and maintenance of relevant parts/stock
  • Management of costs and quality of repairs being undertaken
  • Daily completion report and submission of time sheets

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be required to meet the following criteria:

  • Proven experience working on drill rigs, preferably underground
  • Relevant trade qualification
  • Basic hydraulic & electrical diagnostics and component rebuilds
  • Effective troubleshooting and quick problem resolution skills.
  • Current manual C Class Driver License
  • National Police Clearance (within last 6 months)
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screen)
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and within a team environment
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to safety standards and hazard identification
  • Attention to detail and time management

The Benefits

Across our entire business, our people come first. The culture within the Swick team is paramount. We support our employees with competitive remuneration, work/life balance, career pathways and employee benefits.

Swick Mining Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes persons of all genders and cultural backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

If you would like to submit your interest, and you meet the requirements of this role, please submit a current resume and cover letter detailing your suitability.

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About Swick Mining Services

South Guildford, WA, Australia
Mining, Resources & Energy

Swick Mining Services (ASX:SWK) is one of Australia's largest mineral drilling contractors, providing high quality, high value underground and surface drilling services to a diverse group of mining houses in precious and base metals, and bulk commodities. The Company specialises in Underground Diamond drilling, and has a reputation for pioneering innovative rig designs that deliver improvements in productivity, safety, versatility and value. Swick's competitive advantage is underpinned by its strong engineering acumen and dedicated R&D focus. Swick has provided drilling services to many of the world's largest mining companies, including BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Xstrata, Glencore, Newmont, Barrick, Vale, Gold Fields, Newcrest, Goldcorp and Agnico-Eagle Mines.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

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