Drilling Operator

Pilecom; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive remuneration

Meaningful projects

Specialised equipment

Experienced teams

Employee support

Strong culture

Zusammenfassung

Pilecom is seeking experienced Drilling Operators to join our Fraser Coast project in Queensland. This hands-on role operates drilling rigs and piling equipment to install foundations for solar tracking systems, reading layouts, and maintaining safety and production targets on a large solar farm construction site.

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years’ drilling experience, be familiar with auger and DTH drilling, hold a White Card, and have Australian working rights.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating drilling equipment.
• Experience with auger and/or DTH hammer/air drilling techniques.
• Strong understanding of drilling operations, ground conditions and equipment capabilities.
• Current Construction Induction Safety Card (White Card).
• Ability to work effectively within a construction team and meet production targets.

Aufgaben

• Operate drilling and piling rigs safely and efficiently across solar farm construction activities.
• Complete drilling operations using auger and Down the Hole (DTH) hammer/air drilling techniques.
• Operate pile driving equipment to install foundations in accordance with project specifications.
• Read and interpret piling layouts, construction drawings and installation requirements.
• Monitor drilling depths, pile alignment, tolerances and installation quality.
• Conduct daily prestart inspections and routine equipment checks.
• Identify and report equipment faults, ground condition challenges and operational issues.
• Work closely with Supervisors to achieve daily production targets and construction schedules.
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate progress to site management.
• Follow all HSE requirements, safe work procedures and site safety standards.

Kenntnisse

Drilling experience

DTH/Auger drilling

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Australian working rights

Ausbildung

White Card (Construction Induction)

VOC credential for drilling rig

Tools

Soilmec

Bauer

Casagrande

Mait

Comacchio

Jobbeschreibung

Pilecom is an Australian business specialising in the complete mechanical installation of large scale solar farms across the country.
As a preferred installer of industry leading solar tracking systems, we deliver large scale renewable energy projects through our experienced people, innovative solutions and commitment to safety.
Our people are at the centre of what we do, and we pride ourselves on building capable teams, developing our people and delivering projects to a high standard.
We are seeking experienced Drilling Operators to join our team on a major solar farm construction project in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
This is a hands on role operating specialised drilling equipment to complete foundation drilling works for solar tracking systems.
Working closely with Supervisors and site teams, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating drilling rigs, maintaining productivity and ensuring drilling works meet project specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate drilling and piling rigs safely and efficiently across solar farm construction activities.
• Complete drilling operations using auger and Down the Hole (DTH) hammer/air drilling techniques.
• Operate pile driving equipment to install foundations in accordance with project specifications.
• Read and interpret piling layouts, construction drawings and installation requirements.
• Monitor drilling depths, pile alignment, tolerances and installation quality.
• Conduct daily prestart inspections and routine equipment checks.
• Identify and report equipment faults, ground condition challenges and operational issues.
• Work closely with Supervisors to achieve daily production targets and construction schedules.
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate progress to site management.
• Follow all HSE requirements, safe work procedures and site safety standards.

Pilecom is an Australian business specialising in the complete mechanical installation of large scale solar farms across the country.
As a preferred installer of industry leading solar tracking systems, we deliver large scale renewable energy projects through our experienced people, innovative solutions and commitment to safety.
Our people are at the centre of what we do, and we pride ourselves on building capable teams, developing our people and delivering projects to a high standard.
We are seeking experienced Drilling Operators to join our team on a major solar farm construction project in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
This is a hands on role operating specialised drilling equipment to complete foundation drilling works for solar tracking systems.
Working closely with Supervisors and site teams, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating drilling rigs, maintaining productivity and ensuring drilling works meet project specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate drilling and piling rigs safely and efficiently across solar farm construction activities.
• Complete drilling operations using auger and Down the Hole (DTH) hammer/air drilling techniques.
• Operate pile driving equipment to install foundations in accordance with project specifications.
• Read and interpret piling layouts, construction drawings and installation requirements.
• Monitor drilling depths, pile alignment, tolerances and installation quality.
• Conduct daily prestart inspections and routine equipment checks.
• Identify and report equipment faults, ground condition challenges and operational issues.
• Work closely with Supervisors to achieve daily production targets and construction schedules.
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate progress to site management.
• Follow all HSE requirements, safe work procedures and site safety standards.

We are looking for experienced operators who are confident working with specialised drilling equipment and take pride in delivering safe, high quality work.

To be successful, you will have:

• Minimum 2 years' experience operating drilling equipment.
• Experience with auger and/or DTH hammer/air drilling techniques.
• Strong understanding of drilling operations, ground conditions and equipment capabilities.
• Relevant drilling rig VOC, competency verification or demonstrated operating experience.
• Current Construction Induction Safety Card (White Card).
• Strong commitment to safety and equipment care.
• Ability to work effectively within a construction team and meet production targets.
• Valid Australian working rights.

Experience with the following drilling equipment will be highly regarded:

• Soilmec
• Bauer
• Casagrande
• Mait
• Comacchio

Previous experience in large scale solar farm construction and foundation drilling will be highly regarded.

Why Join Pilecom?

• Competitive remuneration: Competitive rates and project incentives.
• Meaningful projects: Contribute to the delivery of major renewable energy infrastructure.
• Specialised equipment: Work with drilling machinery on large scale solar projects.
• Experienced teams: Work alongside skilled operators, supervisors and construction professionals.
• Employee support: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Strong culture: Be part of a business guided by safety, honesty, innovation, family and teamwork.