Oil & Gas - J & S Drilling

J & S Drilling; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Training and development opportunities

Supportive experienced team

Variety of projects

Job summary

J & S Drilling is seeking experienced drillers for full-time roles based at our Wattleup yard in Western Australia. You will be part of drilling operations across WA, NT and QLD, ensuring safe, efficient drilling and active site liaison with clients.

The role requires hands-on field work, strong safety credentials, and the ability to follow procedures while maintaining high performance. Join a team with decades of mining expertise and opportunities for project variety and development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current HR Licence or higher.
• White card is required.
• Minimum 2 years of drilling experience in any drilling environment (excluding blast hole).
• Solid understanding of drilling equipment and processes.
• Ability to work safely and follow all procedures and regulations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical fitness and stamina for the role.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test if required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment before and after contracts.
• Manage day-to-day field and drill rig operations.
• Liaise with clients in the field while representing the company professionally.
• Ensure drilling activities comply with regulations and procedures.
• Monitor drilling performance and equipment condition; report issues.
• Complete ESH MS documentation and related checklists and reports.

Skills

HR Licence

White card

Drilling experience

Drilling equipment knowledge

Safety procedures

Communication

Physical fitness

Drug/alcohol testing

Job description

About the role

J & S Drilling is looking for experienced Drillers to work with us on a full-time basis to start. These jobs are based out of our Wattleup yard, in Western Australia. We are offering the chance to work on a number of exciting mining projects in WA, NT, and QLD.

As an experienced driller, you will be an important part of the drilling operations to ensure that drilling at our sites is safe and efficient.

What you'll be doing

• Loading and unloading equipment before and after contracts
• Responsible for the day-to-day field & drill rig operations
• Field client liaison - always Representing the company in positive and professional manner
• Ensuring drilling activities are carried out safely and in compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures
• Monitoring drilling performance and equipment condition, and reporting any issues or concerns
• Completion of ESH MS documentation, such as J&S Drilling Rig, Vehicle, SWP, Plant & Equipment induction checklist, reporting schedules, drill reports, pre-starts, etc

What we’re looking for

• Must have a current HR Licence or higher.
• White card
• Minimum 2 years' drilling experience required in any drilling environment (except blast hole), including exploration, water well, geotechnical, or environmental drilling
• Solid understanding of drilling equipment and processes
• Ability to work safely and follow all relevant procedures and regulations
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Physical fitness and stamina to handle the demands of the role
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test if required

What we offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Supportive and experienced team
• Opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects
• Training and development opportunities

About us

J & S Drilling has been a leading provider of drilling services to the mining and resources sector in Western Australia since 1982 and Queensland since 2016. With over 40 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our technical expertise, safety-first approach, and commitment to delivering high-quality results for our clients. Join our team and be a part of our continued success.