Careers

What roles are there?

Drilling

We are always looking for skilled drill rig operators to operate machines in our fleet.

Blast Crew

There are multiple types of roles for experienced and new to the industry individuals.

Maintenance

Diesel Fitters, Mechanics and Maintenance positions are important parts of our company.

Transport

Skilled & Licensed MMU and Truck Drivers provide an integral role in meeting demands. 

BLAST CREW LABOURER


Donnelly Blasting Services is looking for new team members to join our exciting and fast paced Blast Crew as a Labourer. 


Are you interested in learning more about Explosives? We are looking for team members to join us in assisting our experienced Shot Firing Team working on quarry and civil sites throughout South East Queensland. 


The ideal candidate is hard working, reliable, responsible, enthusiastic and able to follow direction well. Prior experience in the field isn’t required, we’ll train you with all the skills you need, just bring along your can-do attitude. 


Your role will include learning to safety handle explosives including the Priming, Loading and Stemming of Blast Holes. 


Applicants with a Heavy Rigid and/or Security Clearance for explosives would be advantageous. Applicants will be required to hold a White Card. 


DRILL RIG OPERATOR


Our drill rig operator role are open to both experienced operators and those wanting to take on a trainee role.


An ideal candidate will possess the following … 

  • Hard working
  • Reliable
  • Responsible
  • Enthusiastic
  • A positive attitude towards safety, training and environment
  • Mechanically minded (minor maintenance skills and advantage)
  • Has the ability to carry out documentation for drill rig reports and pre-starts
  • Previous experience on a Top Hammer Drill Rig is not required but would be highly regarded.


In return Donnelly Blasting Services is offering …

  • A competitive remuneration package 
  • Company Vehicle for work site 
  • Stability / Long Term Employment
  • Work life balance (We work 5-6 days per week - Monday to Friday with some Saturdays when required)
  • Uniforms after the probationary period. 
  • Inhouse Training National recognized blast hole drilling training


If this sounds like you, please  APPLY NOW.


DIESEL FITTER


Donnelly Blasting Services is currently seeking Diesel Drill Rig Fitters and Service men for maintaining Drill Rigs, MMU's and Various support equipment in South East Queensland.

About the Job – The candidate will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and conduct the following tasks: 


  • Diagnostic skills (Electronic & hydraulic).
  • Perform scheduled servicing across the drill fleet
  • Performing unscheduled repairs.
  • Modifications and upgrades.
  • Scope repairs and formulate a parts list.
  • Able to read and follow procedures/workshop manuals.


The Idea candidate will process the following …

  • Trade Certificate - Preferably Heavy Duty
  • Hand Tools
  • Australian HR Class drivers licence (Desirable but no required)
  • Drill Maintenance Ability
  • Previous Drill Maintenance Experience
  • Experience with Epiroc / Atlas Copco RCS (desirable but not required)

 

In Return Donnelly Blasting Services is offering …

  • A competitive remuneration package
  • Company vehicle
  • Flexible working hours
  • Stability
  • Work Life balance


If this sounds like you please click Apply now or send your CV to jason@donnellyblasting.com & dan@donnellyblasting.com

 

THIS IS NOT A FIFO ROLE Applicant must be Brisbane based to work out of our Jimboomba workshop and associated sites.

SHOTFIRER


Donnelly Blasting Services is currently seeking applications for Competent and Experienced Brisbane based Shotfirers for Quarry and Civil work in southeast Queensland and surrounds.

About the Job – The candidate will report to the Production Supervisor at our Jimboomba Office and conduct the following task at clients quarries and projects though out south east Queensland and northern NSW.


  • Design, load and fire of quarry and civil blast
  • Conduct Post blast reporting including blast monitoring 
  • Handle Explosive deliveries and assist magazine keeper with maintenance of magazine and stocktakes


The Idea candidate will process the following …

  • Qld Shotfirers Licence (Mandatory)
  • Qld Explosives Security Clearance (Mandatory)
  • Qld Construction Induction (White card)
  • Sound knowledge of Basic Computer operations including MS Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of Blast design programs (Shotplus experience is desirable, but not essential)
  • Knowledge of MMU operation, Heavy Rigid licence is desirable but not required
  • Experience with blasting in a quarry 
  • Experience blast in a Civil/Built up area not required but would be of advantage 


In Return Donnelly Blasting Services is offering …

  • A competitive remuneration package (Fulltime salary)
  • Company vehicle, Laptop and Phone.
  • Flexible working hours
  • Stability
  • Work Life balance 

If this sounds like you, please click Apply now or send your CV to jason@donnellyblasting.com & dan@donnellyblasting.com


THIS IS NOT A TRAINEE ROLE OR A FIFO ROLE, Inexperienced personnel wanting blast crew roles please email resume to careers@donnellyblasting.com


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