Accountability Award – October 2021
Well Done to James Robertson and Steve Cock – McKay Drilling Management would like to recognise James Robertson and Steve Cock for working to a high standard and going the extra mile to keep our Rigs 21 and 23 operating. Much appreciated guys!
CONGRATULATIONS ON 5 YEARS AT MCKAY DRILLING
Congratulations to David Symes and Dale Brett McKay Drilling Management would like to congratulate David and Dale for their 5 years of service at McKay Drilling. We look forward to many more years working with you and appreciate your commitment to the company.
Safety Awards – September 2021
September 2021 – Handsafe Hazard Award for Innovation Nathan Etherton Adrian D’Antuono September 2021 – Hazard Reduction Award for Performance Eric Hearne September 2021 – Hazard Reduction Award for Accountability Connor Greene Callum O’Meagher September 2021 – Stop the Job Award for Accountability Graeme Kidd Ray Arnel Well Done and Thank You
10 Years with McKay Drilling – Meet Geoff Donatti, a valued member of the Maintenance Team.
Geoff Donatti has reached a milestone at McKay Drilling, 10 years working as a Service Technician in our Wangara Workshop. Congratulations Geoff, thank you for your commitment and hard work over the years. We look forward to many more years working with you. Geoff has become a well known fixture in our Wangara Workshop as…
Pink Shirt Day – Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness month, on the 22nd October McKay staff showed their support in pink. Part proceeds of the Pink Shirts McKay Drilling supplied to all our staff have been donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Wangara staff attended a lovely morning tea toolbox. If you would like to donate; Please visit…
Performance Award – September 2021
Well Done to Alex Smith – McKay Drilling Management would like to recognise Alex Smith, Rio Tinto Exploration recognised Alex for his performance under pressure whilst drilling detritals and were very impressed with his demeanour and performance. You left a great impression, keep up the great work, Alex!
Safety Awards – August 2021
August 2021 – Handsafe Hazard Award for Performance Murray Hollingworth August 2021 – Hazard Reduction Award for Accountability Graeme Kidd Rory Ainsley Jakob Davies Michael Kelly Tyson Greene Gage Anderson August 2021 – Stop the Job Award for Accountability Jono Owen Glen Chivers Well Done and Thank You
People Award – September 2021
Well Done to Kurt Elefsen – McKay Drilling Management would like to recognise Kurt Elefsen, he has recently received positive recognition from Rio Tinto Iron Ore Exploration at their Global Meeting for his great attitude and safety ethics. Keep up the great work, Kurt!
10 Years with McKay Drilling – Meet Alan Beveridge (better known as ‘Beast’) – RC Senior Driller.
Alan Beveridge has reached a milestone at McKay Drilling, 10 years working his way from a green Offsider to RC Senior Driller. Congratulations Alan, thank you for your commitment and hard work over the years. We look forward to many more years working with you. To commemorate his 10 Year Anniversary here at McKay’s we…
People Award – September 2021
Well Done to Chris Symons – McKay Drilling Management would like to recognise Chris Symons, thank you for delaying your RnR to stay on to replace Rig 4’s booster head which enabled them to continue drilling holes. You are an asset to the Maintenance Team, thank you Simmo!