Longhole Driller - African Operations

About the role

AUMS, part of the Perenti group of companies, is a specialist underground contract mining services business operating across Africa with a large fleet of underground mining equipment. It is looking for an experienced longhole driller to join its African operations on a roster of 6 weeks on and 3 weeks off.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that relevant safety, mining and other statutory codes and regulations are followed.
• Drill a series of longholes to a design pattern using a mechanised drill.
• Read and follow mine instruction plans accurately, drilling holes to the design line, gradient and profile.
• Communicate with surveyors, geologists and engineers to optimise drill patterns and metres.
• Set up and troubleshoot longhole drill rigs.
• Check face conditions at the start of the job and scale from height according to site requirements.

Required profile

• Demonstrated passion for safety and a proactive approach to safety for all employees.
• Experience training a national workforce.
• At least five years' experience in the underground mining industry.
• At least five years' experience solely as an underground longhole driller.
• Knowledge of underground mining practices and efficient operation of an underground longhole machine.
• Highly organised and able to work efficiently with limited supervision.

Required skills

• Strong experience operating DL431 and DL421 drill rigs (essential).
• Full pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing; site-specific clearances.
• National police clearance and any required tickets or qualifications at interview.
• Vaccinations required when working in Africa.