Experienced Driller

Pointe Engineering; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster 2:1

Competitive hourly rates

Casual employment

Specialist drilling projects

Growing company with experienced team

Job summary

Pointe Engineering is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Driller to support slope stabilisation and ground improvement projects in North Queensland. You will operate specialist drilling equipment and contribute to stable ground conditions on major infrastructure projects.

Join a hands-on team committed to safety and quality, with FIFO 2 weeks on/1 off roster, casual employment, and competitive rates based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical drilling or ground engineering.
• Experience operating specialist drilling equipment.
• Knowledge of TH and DH drilling techniques.
• Experience with soil nails, rock bolts or ground anchors.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Availability to work FIFO on a 2:1 roster.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator-mounted drilling rigs and A-frame skids.
• Undertake TH and DH drilling.
• Drill for soil nails, rock bolts and ground anchors.
• Support grouting and ground stabilisation works.
• Maintain equipment and complete pre-start checks.
• Work closely with the crew to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• Follow site safety procedures and project requirements.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling

TH and DH drilling

Soil nails / ground anchors

Safety and quality focus

Tools

Excavator-mounted rigs

A-frame skids

Job description

Pointe Engineering is looking for an experienced Geotechnical Driller to join our team on specialist slope stabilisation and ground improvement projects in North Queensland.

We work across major infrastructure and civil projects, using specialist drilling and grouting techniques to stabilise challenging ground conditions.

If you have experience operating geotechnical drilling equipment and want to work with an experienced team on challenging projects, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Pointe Engineering is looking for an experienced Geotechnical Driller to join our team on specialist slope stabilisation and ground improvement projects in North Queensland.

We work across major infrastructure and civil projects, using specialist drilling and grouting techniques to stabilise challenging ground conditions.

If you have experience operating geotechnical drilling equipment and want to work with an experienced team on challenging projects, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer?

• FIFO roster: 2 weeks on, 1 week off.

• Competitive hourly rates based on experience.

• Casual employment.

• Work on specialist drilling and slope stabilisation projects.

• Join a growing company with an experienced, hands-on team.

About the Role

You'll operate specialist drilling equipment and support our ground engineering and slope stabilisation works.

Your duties will include:

• Operating excavator-mounted drilling rigs and A-frame skids.

• Undertaking top hammer (TH) and down-hole (DH) drilling.

• Drilling for soil nails, rock bolts and ground anchors.

• Supporting grouting and ground stabilisation works.

• Maintaining equipment and completing pre-start checks.

• Working closely with the crew to deliver projects safely and efficiently.

• Following site safety procedures and project requirements.

About You

To be successful, you'll have:

• Previous experience in geotechnical drilling or ground engineering.

• Experience operating specialist drilling equipment.

• Knowledge of TH and DH drilling techniques.

• Experience with soil nailing, rock bolting or ground anchors.

• A strong commitment to safety and quality.

• The ability to work well within a team.

• Availability to work FIFO on a 2:1 roster.

Experience in slope stabilisation, grouting or rope access projects will be highly regarded.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're an experienced driller looking for your next opportunity,

We'd love to hear about your experience, the equipment you've operated and the projects you've worked on.