Trainee driller / offsider

Matrix Drilling Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Drilling Pty Ltd in Melbourne seeks a motivated person to join the leading geotechnical and environmental drilling team. You will assist in operating drill rigs, receive hands-on training from skilled drillers, and contribute to site setup, drilling operations and well installations.

The role is based in Bayswater North VIC, Monday to Friday, with regional work and weekend duties as required. This is not a FIFO position, and a strong safety culture and career opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted MR or HR license with drilling operation experience.
• OHS Construction 'White' Card.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment police check and medical/drug & alcohol screen.
• Other drilling certifications are favorable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating one or more state‑of‑the‑art drill rigs.
• Receive instruction and training from experienced drillers in daily prestarts and site setup.
• Support drilling operations and well installations on major infrastructure projects around Melbourne.
• Work from Bayswater North VIC, Monday to Friday; occasional regional work and weekends.

Education

MR/HR license

White Card

Police check

Drilling cert

Job description

Are you fit and healthy? Enthusiastic, reliable and keen to work? We are looking for a motivated and competent person to join Melbourne's leading geotechnical and environmental drilling team.

You will assist in operating one or more state of the art drill rigs. You will receive instruction and training from our high-quality drillers in daily equipment prestarts, site set‑up, drilling operations and well installations.

You will be working on major infrastructure projects in and around Melbourne as well as regional projects.

The position is based in Bayswater North VIC, Monday to Friday. From time to time, you will be expected to work in regional locations and over weekends.

THIS IS NOT A FIFO POSITION

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Unrestricted Medium or Heavy Rigid License, including experience and competence with operating and
• OHS Construction 'White' Card (or equivalent)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment police check and medical/drug & alcohol screen.
• Any other drilling certification is favourable but not mandatory

You can expect to work for a company with a strong safety culture, great conditions and excellent career opportunities.