Drillers & Offsiders (Water, Geotech & Exploration)

BG Drilling

Bayside

On-site

AUD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

35 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay rate
Job security
Close-knit team, family environment
Company vehicle
Progress to a management role as the
company grows

Job summary

BG Drilling is expanding its team in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney and across NSW/ACT/QLD. The role targets experienced drillers and offsiders with safety focus and teamwork, including FIFO options. Relocation to Sydney is possible, and a strong work ethic is valued for quality service.

Responsibilities include operating drill rigs, sampling, equipment upkeep, and mentoring juniors. A pre-employment medical and police clearance are required.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in Water, Mineral, Geotechincal or Environmental drilling.
  • Proven ability to operate drill rigs and recover samples.
  • Drivers Licence and White Card are required.

Responsibilities

  • Operate drill rig in multiple methods.
  • Perform drilling to recover soil/rock samples and present to clients.
  • Maintain and clean equipment.
  • Provide training to offsiders.
  • Record-keeping of projects.

Skills

Drilling operations
Safety mindset
Teamwork
Physical fitness
Ability to pass medical

Education

Certificate III in Drilling Operations
HR Licence
White Card / Construction Induction

Tools

HR Licence

Job description

Drillers & Offsiders (Water, Geotech & Exploration)

Opportunity to join a fast growing drilling company based in Eastern Suburbs of Sydney! We provide Water, Mineral Exploration, Geotechnical and Environmental drilling services to a range of different industries/clients.

Due to continued growth we are seeking experienced drillers and drillers offsiders -Successful applicants will demonstrate their commitment to safety, good judgement and teamwork. A strong work ethic and integrity is vital. A positive mind set in dealing with people and teams in close confinement will be highly regarded.

FIFO candidates are welcome.

We Current workload we are spread across NSW, ACT & QLD.

We can also help with relocation to Sydney.

We have are incredibly proud of the team we have built, they are a great bunch of guys who care and will go the extra mile to ensure quality.

DRILLERS RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operating drill rig in a range of different methods

Perform drilling operations to recover samples (soil and rock) and present to clients

Maintenance and cleaning of equipment

Provide training to offsiders

Record keeping of projects

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

3 years experience in Water, Mineral, Geotechincal or Environmental drilling operations (i.e.: SFA, Rotary Mud, Diamond Coring)

Drivers Licence

Construction Induction - White card

Physically fit

Able to work long hours and occasionally away from home

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening)

Police Clearance

Applicants who possess the following will be HIGHLY REGARDED:

Certificate III in Drilling Operations

HR Licence

Experience in Geotechnical Engineering/Soil Testing

OFFSIDERS REQUIREMENTS:

Valid drivers licence (HR licence is advantageous)

Physically fit and healthy

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Mechanical knowledge is advantageous

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screen)

Construction Induction - White card

Able to work long hours and occasionally away from home

BENEFITS:

Highly competitive pay rate

Job security

Close-knit team, family environment

Company vehicle

Progress to a management role as the company grows

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