Field Drilling Offsider: Hands-on Operator & Training

seek.com.au; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking motivated individuals for Driller's Offsider roles on NSW-based projects. You will work alongside experienced Drill Rig Operators on geotechnical, environmental and mineral exploration projects.

The role involves assisting with various drilling methods, conducting in-situ tests and inspections, and maintaining equipment. Applicants should be physically fit, reliable and able to travel as needed. Construction White Card and a current manual licence are required.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and enjoys outdoor work.
• Willing to work hard and learn new skills.
• Positive, reliable and committed to working safely.
• Interested in machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Able to adapt to changing work locations and flexible rosters.
• Willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Able to work independently when needed.
• Honest, dependable and takes pride in doing a good job.
• Construction White Card.
• Current manual driver's licence.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling using mud rotary, air drilling, wireline and conventional diamond coring techniques.
• Conducting in-situ testing, including Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) and push tube sampling.
• Assisting with groundwater monitoring well and inclinometer installations.
• Carrying out daily pre-start inspections and general maintenance of drilling equipment.
• Completing company safety, operational and project documentation.
• Maintaining a safe, organised and productive work environment.

Skills

Physically fit

Team player

Willing to travel

Manual driver's licence

Job description

seek.com.au is seeking motivated individuals for Driller's Offsider roles on NSW-based projects. You will work alongside experienced Drill Rig Operators on geotechnical, environmental and mineral exploration projects.

The role involves assisting with various drilling methods, conducting in-situ tests and inspections, and maintaining equipment. Applicants should be physically fit, reliable and able to travel as needed. Construction White Card and a current manual licence are required.