Field Operations Assistant – Drilling Support (8/6 Roster)

Chandler Macleod; Perth; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is sourcing Field Assistants to support Rio Tinto operations in Newman, Western Australia. The role involves coordinating logistics, sampling movements, and field program support on a safety-focused site with experienced crews.

You will work across Pilbara with a strong emphasis on quality control, data collection, and collaboration with geologists and contractors to ensure timely field execution. Applicants should have field or drilling experience and a current licence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting field, operational, drilling or maintenance activities in a safety-focused environment.
• Experience working with drilling, geology or exploration teams.
• Current manual driver's licence (preferably HR), forklift LF or working towards.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow quality control procedures for sampling or data collection activities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Dedication to everyone's safety
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics, consumables, and sample movements to support drilling and field programs.
• Maintain quality control practices for sampling, data collection and operational compliance activities.
• Support geologists and operational teams with field tasks, communications and site coordination requirements.
• Monitor drilling consumable inventories and arrange maintenance activities to maximise equipment availability.
• Collaborate with contractors, warehouse teams and operational stakeholders to ensure timely field execution.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Drilling/Geology experience

Job description

Chandler Macleod is sourcing Field Assistants to support Rio Tinto operations in Newman, Western Australia. The role involves coordinating logistics, sampling movements, and field program support on a safety-focused site with experienced crews.

You will work across Pilbara with a strong emphasis on quality control, data collection, and collaboration with geologists and contractors to ensure timely field execution. Applicants should have field or drilling experience and a current licence.