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Blast Hole Drill Operator

Company

DRD Group

Location

Australia, Western Australia

Posted

June 02, 2026

Position Overview

DRD Group are seeking experienced Blast Hole Drillers to join a high-performing Drill & Blast team on a major Iron Ore operation in the Pilbara.

This is a blast hole drilling role operating Epiroc (formerly Atlas Copco) D65 Mk1 or Mk2 rigs in a large-scale mining environment.

What’s on offer

  • FIFO 2:1 or 2:2 roster (choose your lifestyle)
  • Flights from Perth, Busselton or Karratha
  • Long-term production drilling opportunities
  • Temp-to-perm pathways available
  • Established Iron Ore operation with strong production focus
  • Supportive Drill & Blast team environment

Key responsibilities

  • Safely operate D65 blast hole drill rigs in production mining conditions
  • Drill to mine design and blast pattern requirements
  • Maintain high production targets and drilling accuracy
  • Conduct daily pre-starts and basic maintenance
  • ...

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