Field-first drilling and blasting, built for repeatable outcomes.
Queensland Drilling & Blasting Services is a drilling and blasting contractor founded in South East Queensland and delivering work across Australia. We support civil construction, quarry production, mining rehabilitation, and renewable energy projects with a simple operating philosophy: execute the plan accurately, verify it, and deliver predictable outcomes.
Rock doesn’t reward good intentions. It rewards discipline — collar accuracy, consistent depth control, clean boundaries, and safe, compliant execution. When the drilling is right, the blast behaves like a design. When it isn’t, the project pays for it in oversize, backbreak, poor dig rates, vibration complaints, rework, and delays that ripple through every downstream trade.
We are a qualified, safety-driven business delivering best-in-industry drilling and blasting solutions. Our teams operate modern equipment, follow structured procedures, and maintain the systems required to perform in high-compliance environments.
We don’t chase “hero” drilling. We build reliable production through:consistent hole qualitydisciplined QA/QCtight pre-start and maintenance routinesclear communication on constraints, mobilisation, and programme timing
We deliver drilling and blasting services across four core environments, each with its own constraints: Civil construction Controlled excavation, close proximity works, road and rail cuttings, basements, and staged programmes with services nearby. Quarries Repeatable production drilling and blasting to support fragmentation consistency, reduced oversize, improved dig rates, and stable throughput. Mining & rehabilitation Reliable drilling performance with disciplined safety systems, reporting, and operational controls that hold up under scrutiny. Renewables High-volume drilling where programmes live or die on uptime, cycle time, logistics, and the ability to scale without standards slipping.
Our operating standard
Quality control that’s repeatable and auditable. Exceptional outcomes aren’t achieved by luck. They come from doing the basics relentlessly well every shift, every hole pattern, every shot.
Our quality focus includes: consistent collar positioning controlled penetration and depth accuracy verification where required (bore tracking / auditing) documented pre-starts and defect reporting disciplined maintenance to protect uptime Safety systems that scale
We’re focused on organisational procedures that ensure safe systems of work across multiple sites and states. Our approach is practical and field-ready: compliance that supports production, not paperwork for its own sake.
Licensing, training & compliance
We maintain nationally recognised licences and certifications that support safe and compliant drilling and blasting operations.
Key credentials and capabilities include: Certificate III in Drilling (National drilling endorsement) Certificate IV in Workplace Health & Safety State-based explosives use: Unrestricted Recognised Corporate Licence to Use Explosives Strong compliance culture supported by structured procedures and field auditing
We deliver work across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and the Northern Territory, aligning to local regulatory requirements and site-specific standards.
Technology, QA/QC & reporting
Experience only matters if it can be repeated and proven. We use modern tools and systems to support accuracy, safety, and transparency, including:
Drone surveying of face and bench surfaces for safer, precise 3D mapping Blast design using Orica ShotPlus, optimising fragmentation and vibration control Strict QA/QC processes to verify alignment and depth accuracy Experience across non-electric and electronic systems, including Orica UniTronics Integration with Orica BlastIQ for real-time blast data capture and reporting (where required)
Maintenance & uptime
Most delays aren’t geology they’re breakdowns and logistics.
We protect programme delivery through structured maintenance and reliability systems, including: Electronic LV and drill pre-starts and maintenance systems Preventative maintenance scheduling to reduce downtime OEM parts supported by strong supplier partnerships In-house capability for servicing and repairs (including hose work and component servicing) MEX software for daily defect reporting and pre-start checks
Industry involvement
We’re proud to support and contribute to the broader industry, including:
Member and sponsor of the Institute of Quarrying Australia
Committee board member involvement with Women in Quarrying
QLD Drilling & Blasting
Meet our team
Our team brings together experienced drilling and blasting professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and precise outcomes across civil, quarry, mining, and renewable energy projects.
Stevie Murray
Director
Leads operations and coordinates crew logistics, ensuring safe mobilisation and efficient project delivery across all locations.
Ralph Wright
Shotfirer
Manages blasting operations, overseeing explosives handling, blast preparation, and safe execution across project sites.
Daniel Bailey
Shotfirer
Supports blasting operations, ensuring safe preparation and execution in accordance with project and safety requirements.
Giuseppe Pisasale
Safety Manager
Oversees safety systems, compliance, and field audits to ensure safe and compliant drilling and blasting operations.
Glenn Wheaton
Fleet & Maintenance Manager | Drill Rigs & LV's
Maintains drill rigs and support vehicles, ensuring equipment reliability and operational readiness.
Josh Cooper
Area Manager
Coordinates crews, manages client relationships, and oversees drilling and blasting projects across South East Queensland.
Dane Karreman
Area Manager
Manages drilling and blasting operations across Central Queensland, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery.
Ben Spinks
Area Manager
Leads operations across North Queensland, coordinating crews, equipment, and project execution.
Cathy Murray
Projects Manager
Project Accounts, invoicing support, and keeping projects moving.
Jenniffer Foulstone
Accounts & HR
Accounts support, HR coordination, and internal records.
We're hiring!
Join our team of diverse, passionate people and foster a culture that empowers you to do your best work.
Adelaide · Mount Gambier · Port Augusta · Whyalla · Port Lincoln · Riverland · Barossa Valley · Flinders Ranges · Yorke Peninsula · Limestone Coast · Fleurieu Peninsula
Darwin · Katherine · Alice Springs · Tennant Creek
Remote
24/7 Work
We provide drilling and blasting services across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and the Northern Territory. Our experienced crews and modern SmartROC drill rigs allow us to mobilise efficiently to both regional and remote project locations, supporting civil construction, quarry production, mining rehabilitation, and renewable energy projects.
With self-sufficient drill crews, dedicated logistics coordination, and structured maintenance systems, we deliver reliable drilling services across metropolitan, regional, and remote environments throughout Australia.
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