Site Based – Balranald, NSW 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, Permanent Positions 8 x New Positions - Recruiting now for February 2025 start Support our drillers to extract key critical minerals at Iluka's new operations in Balranald!
Transition your expertise to underground mining with our custom-designed rigs and innovative extraction processes!
About us Iluka Resources is a global critical minerals company, with a proud 70-year history, entering a pivotal time of growth.
With a bright future ahead, we are seeking team members for our exciting Balranald operation where we will be deploying a new mining technology.
Using remotely operated, novel underground mining (UGM) systems to extract key critical minerals.
The technology we have developed is based on Maxi HDD rig platforms and offers a brand-new professional experience for competent and adaptable HDD professionals.
About the location Iluka's Balranald operation is located just outside of Balranald township in regional south-western NSW.
You can choose to reside locally, drive-in drive-out from towns within the regional area, or fly-in fly-out from select Australian capital cities.
We are also supportive of interstate and international relocation and/or sponsorship for the right person.
About the role You will join one of 4 Extraction teams to cover our 24/7 operations.
You will get exposure in deploying these platforms in conjunction with a technology not operated anywhere else.
Thorough training will be delivered for our water-based mud system.
When compared to any other industry role, you will get greater exposure to HDD processes, live data analytics and even processing information.
The breadth of professional development is unparalleled, such as opportunity for cross-training to drilling operations.
About you Ideally you will have received a formal competency related to drilling fluid preparation practices in addition to industry experience Individuals with practical exposure to the drilling fluids process without formal certification will have the opportunity to train formally Preferred work licenses; forklift, loader, telehandler Our offer to you Family friendly 2:2 roster New camp facilities Be?supported through an inclusive and?collaborative culture? Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave Competitive salary Company share matching scheme Attractive relocation assistance packages for those interested!
We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity.
If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now.
Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.
Applications close: 8 December 2024 "We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities."