Drill Crew Leasehands, Offsiders, Trainee Drillers & Drillers

Experienced Leasehands/ Offsiders & Trainee�Drillers FIFO Brisbane

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Drill Crew – Leasehands, Offsiders & Trainee Drillers�

Lucas is a Specialist Engineering, Construction and Drilling service provider to the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors. In each market, multi-disciplined teams have earned a reputation for innovative solutions and reliable project delivery.

Please note any application without the�minimum requirement of a HR Truck licence�are unable to be considered.�

Candidates with previous�Coal Mine Site Experience�are highly regarded.�

THE POSITION:

Looking for experienced candidates who are reliable, hard working and have a proactive attitude towards their work. Lucas is offering opportunities for people who have�drilling experience�and hold the�relevant drilling competencies.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

Drill Crew:

  • Relevant Drilling Experience�(Essential);
  • Applicable�RII Certificate in Drilling Operations�/ Oil & Gas�or Higher�(Essential);
  • HC/MC Truck Licence�(Preferred),�HR Truck Licence(Essential);
  • Standard 11 Induction Training or GIQ inducted�(Preferred);
  • RII Competencies for Front End Loader/Telehandler/Excavator/ Non-slewing Crane (Preferred);
  • Demonstrated experience working in remote areas and on a roster.

WHAT’S ON OFFER:

  • FIFO out of Brisbane
  • 14/14, 7/7 or 14/7�Rosters
  • Attractive and competitive remuneration
  • Career development opportunities – on the job technical training to nationally accredited courses.
  • Opportunity to work for an industry leader

If you are searching for a genuine career opportunity and want to be part of the Lucas team, please submit your application via the SEEK “APPLY” button.
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Komatsu 830E Haul Truck

The Komatsu 830E is an ultra class dump truck used in Australian open pit mining operations an is designed and built in Peoria, Illinois by Komatsu America Corporation (parent company is the Japanese held company Komatsu Ltd.

The Komatsu 830E is a beast, with 231,000 kilogram capacity (255 short tons). Although this is a big truck, the 830E's load capacity is about 66% the capacity of the Liebherr T 282C and Caterpillar 797B.

This is an electric truck and is being featured in many new mining operations as well established mines in WA and QLD.

The electric drive system is very different fromt the transmission/differential drive of traditional trucks. The diesel engine is connected to a GE traction alternator with high voltage cables transfering electricity to the two wheel motors at the rear of the truck.

Read more about the KOMATSU 830E mining dump truck on the Komatsu website



Resources and Infrastructure Industry (RII)

Commonly refered to as Black Coal Competency (BCC), the RII competency is one that can be attained by an operator who has previously worked in the industry and has completed a number of operating hours on various types of machinery.

RII competency is granted to prove correct and safe operation of mine site machinery. It is a very useful qualification to have, as it confirms the operator has the required experience and expertise.

Find out more about RII Competencies here

You can transfer your nationally recognised civil Excavator, Front End Loader or Dozer tickets only to RII Black Coal Competencies.