Field Supervisor - LF160

DDH1 Drilling Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount health provider

Job summary

DDH1 Drilling Pty Ltd is seeking an LF160 Field Supervisor to lead and coordinate field operations on mining sites in Australia.

The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and core recovery while working across multiple departments and client representatives.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of Diamond Drilling experience.
• Experience with LF 160 Drill rigs and Freedom rod loaders.
• Cert IV in Drilling Operations and relevant safety training.
• Current Heavy Rigid Driver's licence (MC licence highly regarded).
• Current National Police clearance and Fatigue Management training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Duty Of Care in all work activities and for personnel under your supervision.
• Ensure compliance with HSE Regulations and site rules across operations.
• Assist Drillers and Trainees in safe procedures and equipment care.
• Coordinate with client and geologists to meet drilling program goals.
• Apply sound management practices within your competence range.
• Provide leadership and support for drilling and maintenance activities.
• Promote the company's business positively and professionally.
• Maintain a high standard of personal presentation and crew conduct.

Skills

Diamond drilling

LF-160 rigs

Interpersonal skills

WHS compliance

Travel willingness

Education

Cert IV in Drilling Operations

MC licence / Heavy Rigid

National Police clearance

Fatigue Management training

ICAM WHS training

Senior First Aid certificate

Tools

Freedom rod loaders

Job description

Lead the way in drilling excellence - Join DDH1 Drilling as an LF160 Field Supervisor and drive safety, efficiency, and success in the field!

About Us

DDH1 Drilling is a leading exploration drilling company providing drilling services to the mining industry. We are looking for people who want to grow with the company, contribute their exceptional skill set and become part of our exciting team.

We are firm believers that people are our greatest asset and that accompanied with safety and a collaborative approach enable us to deliver our world leading exploration drilling scope of services.

About the Role

DDH1 Drilling is currently seeking an LF160 Field Supervisor to join our team. As a Field Supervisor you will be responsible for communicating between several departments within the Company as well as between client representatives and geologists. The Field Supervisor must use their extensive drilling knowledge and qualifications to assist in drilling practices to ensure maximum production and core recovery in the safest manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that "Duty Of Care" is exercised in all aspects of their own work activities as well as all personnel under their control.
• Ensuring all personnel comply with the HSE Regulations, any site specific rules or pertinent act or regulations which may apply with varying site operations.
• Assisting Drillers in training of Trainee Drillers and Drillers Offsiders in correct and safe working procedures and the proper care of equipment.
• Understanding fully the terms of the drilling program and liaising with the client to ensure successful completion.
• Consistently applying sound management practices and techniques within your range of competence.
• Ensure direction, leadership, management and support for all drilling and maintenance under your control.
• Positively promote the companies' business at every opportunity.
• Ensuring a high standard of personal presentation, behaviour and conduct at all times and checking that all field crews are also well presented.

The successful applicant must have the following qualifications and experience:

• 7- 10 years experience in Diamond Drilling. (Iron Ore Experience required)
• Previous experience with LF 160 Drill rigs, Freedom rod loaders
• Cert IV in Drilling Operations
• Current Heavy Rigid Driver's licence (MC licence highly regarded)
• Current National Police clearance
• Fatigue Management training
• ICAM or equivalent WHS incident investigation training
• Current Senior First Aid certificate or equivalent

Key Competencies and Skills

• Willingness to travel to remote project sites
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of the Mines Safety Act and Regulations & WHS Act.

Candidates must be physically fit, love working outdoors and prepared to work in all weather conditions. Contract is mine site based on a 2/2 roster .

What's in it for you ?

• Discount health provider

This is a field-based FIFO role, all work-related training, travel, site accommodation and meals are provided.

DDH1 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes persons of all genders and cultural backgrounds to apply.

This company is based in Australia, which is engaged in the provision of technically innovative drilling services to the Australian Mineral Exploration and Mining Industry. It was founded in the year of 2006, and its registered head office is located in Sydney, state of New South Wales. The company operates the newest and most standardized drilling fleet in Australia. Its multi-purpose machines capable of: deep hole - core to 3000 metres; multiple intersection drill holes; predictable directional drilling; reverse circulation pre-collars; mud rotary pre-collars; coring from surface; on rig oilfield survey software; and planning designing and implementation of drill programs.

This company is based in Australia, which is engaged in the provision of technically innovative drilling services to the Australian Mineral Exploration and Mining Industry. It was founded in the year of 2006, and its registered head office is located in Sydney, state of New South Wales. The company operates the newest and most standardized drilling fleet in Australia. Its multi-purpose machines capable of: deep hole - core to 3000 metres; multiple intersection drill holes; predictable directional drilling; reverse circulation pre-collars; mud rotary pre-collars; coring from surface; on rig oilfield survey software; and planning designing and implementation of drill programs.