Assistant Driller

NES Fircroft; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Assistant Driller / Senior Operator for New Zealand geothermal and oil & gas projects across Taupo and Taranaki.

This even-time roster role involves assisting with operation, monitoring and control of equipment, coordinating activities, and maintaining accurate records while upholding NZ health, safety, and environmental standards. Candidates must have current right to live and work in NZ.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Driller or Senior Operator.
• Ability to monitor and control drilling equipment.
• Knowledge of New Zealand health, safety, environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation, monitoring and control of Company Equipment, tools and machinery.
• Support coordination of work activities and maintain operational records.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with NZ health, safety, environmental and workplace requirements.
• Undertake other duties reasonably associated with the role to support equipment operations.

Job description

Assistant Driller (Experienced)

Geothermal and Oil & Gas Projects

Location: Taupo and Taranaki Regions

This is a unique opportunity to work on New Zealand's most exciting energy projects within the rapidly growing geothermal industry in the Taupo region (including New Zealand's pioneering Superhot geothermal exploration project) as well as other renewable geothermal projects and conventional oil and gas energy work.

The Opportunity:

In this even time roster role with projects expected to continue for at least the next two years, we are seeking an experienced Assistant Driller / Senior Operator to support a range of high-profile energy projects across Taupo and Taranaki. Candidates will contribute to drilling and exploration operations while working with leading energy operators. A particular highlight will be involvement in the Superhot geothermal exploration project, a groundbreaking first-of-its-kind initiative in New Zealand.

Assistant Driller:

The Assistant Driller / Senior Operator (must be experienced) duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with the operation, monitoring, and control of Company Equipment, tools, machinery, and associated operational systems. The Assistant Driller / Senior Operator shall support operational requirements, assist with coordination of work activities, maintain accurate operational records, and ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with applicable New Zealand health, safety, environmental, and workplace requirements.

The Assistant Driller / Senior Operator may also undertake any other duties reasonably associated with the role and required to support Company Equipment operations.

We can only look at those with the current legal right to live and work in NZ.