Drill Rig Fitter

Geodrill Australia; Chevallum; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights provided

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

2:2 FIFO roster

Weekly pay

Job summary

GeoDrill Australia is seeking an experienced Drill Rig Fitter to service, maintain and repair mobile drilling equipment. The role operates on a 2:2 FIFO roster with some work at our Chevallum workshop on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

Flights, accommodation and meals are provided for FIFO roles. You will perform on-site servicing, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance across drill rigs, trucks and ancillary gear, with a strong safety and quality focus.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required (e.g. Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical Trade).
• 5+ years drill fitting experience, especially on drill rigs.
• Field service experience essential.
• Experience with hydraulics and 12/24V electrical systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS programs.
• Strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site servicing, preventative maintenance, and repairs to mobile plant including drilling rigs, trucks, compressors, light vehicles and ancillary equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults; attend machine breakdowns on site.
• Liaise with Workshop Manager to diagnose faults and coordinate parts.
• Control parts inventory and prepare orders for upcoming Planned Maintenance.

Skills

Trade Qualification

Field service

Hydraulics

12/24V electrical

CMMS

Safety focus

First Aid

White Card

Air Compressors

Heavy Vehicle Licence

Education

Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Job description

GeoDrill Australia, a leader in the coal, mineral, geotechnical and water drilling industry, is seeking an experienced Drill Rig Fitter to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing various mobile equipment as part of our field teams on a 2:2 FIFO roster, with some work also available at our main workshop facility in Chevallum, Sunshine Coast in Queensland performing equipment mid-life rebuilds and repairs. GeoDrill Australia will provide flights, accommodation, and meals for FIFO roles.

Key responsibilities

• Perform on-site servicing, preventative maintenance, and repairs to mobile plant, including drilling rigs, trucks, compressors, light vehicles and ancillary equipment
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults and attend machine breakdowns on site
• Liaise with the Workshop Manager to diagnose faults and coordinate parts
• Control parts inventory and prepare orders for upcoming Planned Maintenance

About you

• Relevant Trade Qualification (eg: Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical Trade)
• 5+ years Drill fitting experience (working on Drill Rigs is an important skill to progress through to interview)
• Field service experience
• Experience working with hydraulics and 12/24v electrical
• Basic knowledge of CMMS programs
• Strong focus on safety and quality
• Current First Aid + White Card
• Experience with Air Compressors
• Heavy vehicle driver's licence highly regarded
• Reliable, team player

About us

GeoDrill Australia is a leader in the coal, mineral, geotechnical and water drilling industry with drilling knowledge passed down through four generations. When you work hard for GeoDrill Australia, the Managing Director knows about it. We reward hard work, we encourage career development and we look after our Team Members on a personal level. We support and encourage all team members to develop within the industry, maintain strong safety standards to meet the needs and expectations of our team members and clients, and have strong family values where we treat our team as extended members of our family.

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly pay

2:2 Roster for FIFO roles

Flights, accommodation, and meals provided for FIFO roles