Site Engineer: Drilling, Safety & Field Operations

WeBuild; Cooma; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WeBuild is seeking an on-site supervisor to manage safety, coordination and execution of drilling, blasting and related activities. You will work with frontline teams, contractors and clients to ensure compliance with plans, SWMS and ITPs, while maintaining daily progress records and reporting issues to senior management.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving and time-management skills, with a focus on meeting project deadlines in remote, challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to apply safety guidelines and WHS policies on site.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with frontline teams and clients.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with frontline team to implement safety and works on site.
• Inspect and monitor on-site equipment and drilling-related activities.
• Communicate needs and issues to clients and support teams clearly and promptly.
• Diagnose on-site machinery problems and liaise with senior management for solutions.
• Prepare daily progress reports and record resources and delays.
• Ensure compliance with project plans, drawings, SWMS and ITP requirements.
• Support drilling, blasting operations and monitoring instrument setup as required.
• Monitor dust, gas and air readings and document results in the system.
• Fill and maintain inspection and test records and coordinate with quality control.
• Foster relationships with client and subcontractor representatives and stakeholders.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification or equivalent

Job description

WeBuild is seeking an on-site supervisor to manage safety, coordination and execution of drilling, blasting and related activities. You will work with frontline teams, contractors and clients to ensure compliance with plans, SWMS and ITPs, while maintaining daily progress records and reporting issues to senior management.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving and time-management skills, with a focus on meeting project deadlines in remote, challenging environments.