Fitter

Water Corporation; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:2 roster

FIFO flights and site accommodation

Long-term project stability

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Drill Rig Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair drilling and support equipment across remote sites. You will perform planned maintenance and fault finding to keep rigs and pumps running safely and efficiently.

You will work a 2:2 FIFO roster with site accommodation provided, and must hold a HR Drivers Licence and First Aid, plus pass a medical and police check. Exposure to heavy drilling gear is a plus.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Diesel Fitter with post-trade experience.
• HR Driver's Licence and First Aid Certificate.
• Ability to pass an in-clinic medical and Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair drilling and support equipment, including planned maintenance and fault finding.
• Provide breakdown support to keep drilling operations running safely and efficiently.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Field maintenance

Remote ops

Education

Cert III HV Mechanical

Tools

CAT engines

Sullair compressors

Hydraulic systems

Job description

The Role

Looking for the perfect FIFO roster? As a Drill Rig Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic, you'll maintain and repair a diverse fleet of drilling and support equipment including Multi-Purpose Rigs, Schramm 685s, the latest Fury 130 remote-operated rig, Foremost Dual Rotary, RC and conventional drilling rigs, CAT engines, Sullair and atlas compressors, Hurricane boosters, pumps, trucks and light vehicles. You'll complete planned maintenance, fault finding and breakdown support to keep drilling operations running safely and efficiently.

What's on offer?

• 2:2 roster with excellent work-life balance
• Permanent position with long-term project stability
• FIFO flights and site accommodation provided
• Work on specialised drilling equipment and develop your technical skills
• Supportive and experienced Rigs & Wells team
• Strong safety culture and career development opportunities

About You

You're a trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Diesel Fitter who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems in the field, and taking pride in maintaining equipment to the highest standard.

You’ll bring:

• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Diesel Fitting or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years post-trade experience
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across heavy mobile plant and drilling equipment
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a remote operational environment
• Current HR Driver's Licence and First Aid Certificate
• Ability to pass an in-clinic medical (including drug/alcohol testing) and a Police Check

Highly Regarded

• Experience working on exploration, mining or water well drilling rigs
• Exposure to Multi-Purpose, Schramm, Fury, Dual Rotary, RC, Air Core or conventional drilling equipment
• Experience with CAT engines, Sullair compressors, boosters and hydraulic systems
• Previous experience supporting remote drilling or rig operations
• PLC and can bus fault finding, diagnostics and maintenance experience

About VentiaAs a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential. Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.