Drilling Operator

Element Materials Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Singapore is seeking a Drilling Operator to join our expanding team. You will perform routine and non-routine machining assignments and ensure timely and accurate test results under direct supervision.

The role is based in Kaki Bukit, Singapore. You will operate drilling rigs, collect soil and rock samples, assist geologists with in-situ soil testing, and install borehole instruments while following lab safety and ISO 17025 guidelines.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical bias and able to operate equipment safely.
• Experience in engineering or mechanical testing environment is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 quality management systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate drilling rig and perform drilling process safely and efficiently.
• Collect high-quality soil and rock samples.
• Assist geologist with in-situ soil testing.
• Install borehole instruments such as water stand pipe, piezometer and inclinometer.
• Conduct daily safety and maintenance checks to ensure rig readiness.
• Follow safe work procedures and maintain workplace safety.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical bias

Mechanical testing experience

ISO 17025 knowledge

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

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Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Drilling Operator to join our rapidly expanding team. In this role, you will perform a variety of routine and non-routine machining assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision.

This role is based in Kaki Bukit, Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in operating drilling rig and perform drilling process safely and efficiently
• Consistent in collecting good quality soil and rock samples
• Able to assist geologist to conduct in-situ soil testing
• Able to carry out drilling and installation of borehole instruments such as water stand pipe, piezometer and inclinometer
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks o ensure rig is in good working condition at all times
• Practice workplace safety and always follow the safe work procedures

Skills / Qualifications

• Hands-on job & sound mechanical bias
• Previous experience in an appropriate Engineering environment is an advantage
• Experience of working within a Mechanical testing environment is advantageous
• An understanding of a recognised Quality Management Systems such as ISO 17025 is beneficial
• Self motivated Technician with the ability to multi task, organise and work under the pressure of a busy commercial mechanical test laboratory
• Excellent attention to detail & strong written and verbal communication skills
• A team player attitude & excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.