Drilling Operator — Solar Farm Foundation Specialist

Pilecom; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Meaningful projects

Specialised equipment

Experienced teams

Employee support

Strong culture

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Drilling experience

DTH/Auger drilling

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Australian working rights

Education

White Card (Construction Induction)

VOC credential for drilling rig

Tools

Soilmec

Bauer

Casagrande

Mait

Comacchio

Job description

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.