Derrickhands (Onshore Oil & Gas Drilling Cert III Qualification Required)

Ensign Energy Services Inc.

Australia

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Crew Change Travel Support (Interstate
Increase competitive 2025 daily rig &
Employee development & training
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Program Incentives

Job summary

Ensign Energy Services in Australia is seeking Derrickhands to support our onshore drilling operations. We are a global leader in land-based drilling and well servicing, committed to safety, development, and competitive remuneration.

Applicants must hold the Certificate III in Oil & Gas Drilling (Onshore) and have at least one year of relevant experience. We offer travel support for interstate assignments, career development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

  • Certificate III in Oil & Gas Drilling (Onshore) required.
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant Derrickhand experience.
  • Strong work ethic with safety and teamwork focus.
  • Able to pass Functional and Medical Assessment.

Skills

Safety focus
Teamwork
Strong work ethic

Education

Certificate III in Oil & Gas Drilling (Onshore)

Job description

Derrickhands (Onshore Oil & Gas Drilling Cert III Qualification Required)

Australia

Job Description

Ensign Energy Services (Ensign) is a global enterprise and one of the world's leading land-based drilling and well servicing contractors that provides a unique edge in oilfield service. Our inspired thinking; our innovative use of technology; our confident, dedicated, well-trained workforce; and our culture of achievement define us. We are among the world's strongest, fastest-growing energy services companies. Ensign is equipped with industry leading technology and empowered by a culture of innovation and action. We are able to deliver safety and excellence to our customers where they need us, when they need us.

Ensign Australia strive to continue being the Employer of Choice and provide competitive remuneration packages and attractive benefits to ensure that we secure Australia’s Oil & Gas Drilling talent.

Ensign are actively seeking experiencedDerrickhands to support the Australian Onshore Operations.

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are looking for long-term, ongoing work with a safety focused company that is passionate about development, look no further.

In return for your skills, experience, and knowledge we will offer successful candidates the following.

  • Crew Change Travel Support for Derrickhand Levels (Interstate Only) *
  • Increase, Competitive 2025 industry daily rig and training rates
  • Increased focus on employee development and training for career path progression
  • Expanded services through Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Program Incentives

To be successful for this role you will possess:

  • the applicable Certificate III in Oil & Gas Drilling (Onshore) for the position applied for.
  • Previous minimum 1 year experience in the position of applied for
  • Strong work ethic with a safety & teamwork focus
  • Be able to pass a full Functional and Medical Assessment.

Ensign is an equal opportunities employer.We embrace the diversity of our people and flexible working arrangements to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we serve.

Women and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritageare encouraged to apply.

We appreciate your application with us, however, please note that only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. All other applications will be kept on file for future opportunities.

Ensign Australia Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must have working rights in Australia to be eligible to apply.

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