Piling Operator

Pilecom; Hervey Bay; Vor Ort; AUD 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Major projects

Specialised equipment

Experienced teams

Employee support

Strong safety culture

Zusammenfassung

Pilecom is seeking experienced Piling Operators to join our team on a major solar farm construction project in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland. This hands-on role involves operating piling rigs to install foundations for solar tracking systems, working with supervisors to meet production targets and quality standards.

You will carry out prestart inspections, report faults and contribute to safe site practices.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years' piling equipment experience.
• Experience operating hydraulic pile drivers in construction, infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• VOC/ticket or demonstrated operating experience for piling rigs.
• Current Construction Induction Safety Card (White Card).
• Strong commitment to safety, equipment care and quality workmanship.
• Valid Australian working rights.

Aufgaben

• Safely operate piling rigs to install solar farm foundations.
• Carry out pile driving activities per project drawings and installation requirements.
• Monitor pile alignment, positioning, depths and tolerances.
• Conduct daily prestart inspections and routine equipment checks.
• Identify and report equipment faults and site safety issues.
• Maintain piling records and communicate progress to site management.

Kenntnisse

Piling equipment operation

Pile driving

Safety first

Team collaboration

Tools

Orteco pile drivers

Vermeer PD10

GYKE pile drivers

Jobbeschreibung

Pilecom is an Australian business specialising in the complete mechanical installation of large scale solar farms across the country.
As a preferred installer of industry leading solar tracking systems, we deliver large scale renewable energy projects through our experienced people, innovative solutions and commitment to safety.
Our people are at the centre of what we do, and we pride ourselves on building capable teams, developing our people and delivering projects to a high standard.
About the Role We are seeking experienced Piling Operators to join our team on a major solar farm construction project in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
This is a hands on role operating specialised piling equipment to install foundations for solar tracking systems.
Working closely with Supervisors and site teams, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating piling rigs, maintaining productivity and ensuring installations meet project specifications and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate piling rigs to install solar farm foundations.
• Carry out pile driving activities in accordance with project drawings, specifications and installation requirements.
• Monitor pile alignment, positioning, installation depths and tolerances.
• Conduct daily prestart inspections and routine equipment checks.
• Identify and report equipment faults, ground condition challenges and operational issues.
• Work closely with Supervisors to achieve daily production targets and construction schedules.
• Maintain accurate piling records and communicate progress to site management.
• Ensure equipment is operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
• Assist with equipment setup, movement and general site activities as required.
• Follow all HSE requirements, safe work procedures and site safety standards.

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience operating piling equipment.
• Experience operating hydraulic pile drivers within construction, infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of pile installation techniques, tolerances and equipment capabilities.
• Relevant piling rig Verification of Competency (VOC), ticket or demonstrated operating experience.
• Current Construction Induction Safety Card (White Card).
• Strong commitment to safety, equipment care and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively within a construction team and meet production targets.
• Valid Australian working rights.

Experience with the following equipment will be highly regarded:

• Orteco pile drivers
• Vermeer PD10
• GYKE pile drivers

Previous experience in large scale solar farm construction, particularly solar tracker foundation installation, will be highly regarded.

Why Join Pilecom?

• Competitive remuneration: Competitive rates and project incentives.
• Meaningful projects: Contribute to the delivery of major renewable energy infrastructure.
• Specialised equipment: Operate piling machinery on large scale solar projects.
• Experienced teams: Work alongside skilled operators, supervisors and construction professionals.
• Employee support: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Strong culture: Be part of a business guided by safety, honesty, innovation, family and teamwork.