FIFO Driller Assistant – Training & Growth

Boart Longyear; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Return flights from Perth

Leave entitlements (annual & personal)

Shift rates + bonus

Training and development

Job summary

Boart Longyear is seeking motivated individuals to join our Underground and Surface divisions as Driller Assistants on a FIFO 2:1 roster flying out from Perth. You will work on a drilling rig, supporting safe and efficient operations under a Driller or Drilling Supervisor while learning on the job.

We value hands-on experience and a strong safety mindset. WA residency, a Manual C Class license, and a pre-employment medical with drug/alcohol screening are essential; HR license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on, physically demanding work experience.
• Offsiding experience is desirable but not essential.
• Resident of WA (essential).
• Current Manual C Class Driver’s License.
• HR License (desirable).
• National Police Clearance or ability to provide one.
• Able to pass a comprehensive pre-employment medical including drug/alcohol screen.
• Physical ability to lift 30kg repetitively.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Commitment to safety.
• Teamwork oriented and respectful workplace.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and efficient operations on a drilling rig.
• Work under Driller or Drilling Supervisor.
• Load/unload drilling equipment and materials; assist in rigging up/down and relocating rigs.
• Handle rods/tools, sample collection, mix drilling fluids, conduct basic maintenance, complete pre-start checks, refuel vehicles.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Right to work in AU

Education

WA resident

Tools

Manual C Class Driver’s License

HR License

Job description

Boart Longyear is seeking motivated individuals to join our Underground and Surface divisions as Driller Assistants on a FIFO 2:1 roster flying out from Perth. You will work on a drilling rig, supporting safe and efficient operations under a Driller or Drilling Supervisor while learning on the job.

We value hands-on experience and a strong safety mindset. WA residency, a Manual C Class license, and a pre-employment medical with drug/alcohol screening are essential; HR license is a plus.