Joshua Mannion

(Gas drainage)
I assist with the transportation of the drill rigs including the daily operation of IT loaders and trucks ranging from HR to MC. Underground service and comms holes. Mud rotary & air rotary, drilling & casing off in 100m of spoil in certain areas of the open-cut coal mines in Central QLD

(Coal Quality)
Making my way to trainee (2-4 months lever experience), chipping on air & mud to achieve our desired coring sections to present to geologists.

(Diamond Hard Rock, minerals)
Deepest being almost 1.5 kilometres deep in the Tanami desert NT, 55 degree to 65 degree angled holes. Using specific tools to survey the hole every 30m following the hole plan.

Locally transported building supplies such as tiles, timber and plasterboard to job sites, unloading all goods by hand. Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck & goods.