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cougar drilling

Drillers and Offsiders

Mining, Resources & Energy / Other

Posted 06/06/2026
Closes 20/06/2026

East Mackay, 4740, Mackay, Queensland

Full time

Not specified

Join Cougar Drilling and be part of a team delivering industry-leading underground directional drilling services across Queensland.

Whether you're an experienced Directional Driller looking for your next challenge or a motivated Offsider wanting to build a long-term career in underground drilling, we'd love to hear from you.


Responsibilities Include:

  • Supporting and delivering underground directional drilling operations safely and efficiently

  • Site setup, maintenance, rig moves and demobilisation activities

  • Operating and maintaining drilling equipment to the highest standards

  • Following drilling plans, site procedures and safety requirements

  • Identifying and reporting hazards, risks and non-conformances

  • Completing operational reporting and documentation requirements

  • Working collaboratively with supervisors, crews and client representatives to achieve production targets


What We're Looking For:

Drilling Candidates:

  • Experience in underground directional drilling

  • Strong understanding of drilling processes, gas drainage practices and drill rig operations

  • Certificate III in Drilling

  • Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide Offsiders

Offsider Candidates:

  • Strong work ethic and commitment to safety

  • Physically fit and capable of working in demanding underground environments

  • Ability to follow instructions, learn new skills and work effectively within a team

  • Previous underground mining experience highly regarded


Why Work For Us:

  • Competitive remuneration and roster arrangements

  • Career progression opportunities from Offsider through to Driller and beyond

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Supportive team culture with a strong safety focus

  • Work with modern equipment on diverse underground mining equipment's


Apply now!! Due to the high volume of anticipated applicants, only those successful through to the interview round will be contacted.


Applications open to:

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