Waterbore Driller

Hays · Perth WA · Full time
Posted 23d ago

Waterbore Driller

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Operate, set up and maintain waterwell drilling rigs and equipment, including pre-start checks and basic troubleshooting.
  • Drill and construct water bores, manage drilling equipment and consumables, and maintain accurate operational records.
  • Work safely on mining or remote sites, meeting WHS and environmental requirements and coordinating with supervisors and site personnel.

An established drilling contractor is seeking experienced Class 1 & 2 Waterwell Drillers to join its operation

This is a permanent opportunity offering 2 weeks on, 1 week off roster and an attractive hourly rate of up to $78/hr for Senior Class 2 Waterwell Drillers.

Your new role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for safely carrying out water bore drilling activities within a mining environment.

Your duties may include:

Operating and maintaining water well drilling equipment
Setting up, positioning and conducting pre-start inspections of drilling rigs
Drilling and constructing water bores in accordance with project requirements
Managing drill rods, bits and associated drilling equipment
Monitoring drilling conditions and equipment performance
Maintaining accurate drilling logs and operational records
Completing routine inspections and assisting with basic equipment troubleshooting
Working safely in accordance with site procedures, environmental requirements and WHS standards
Liaising with supervisors and site personnel to ensure drilling activities are completed safely and efficiently
These duties reflect general drilling responsibilities such as rig operation, set-up, pre-starts, management of drilling consumables, logging/reporting and site safety compliance. Driller Job Description 2

To be considered, you will need:
Current Class 1/2 Waterwell Driller licence/ticket
Previous water bore drilling experience
Experience working in a mining or remote-site environment
Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
Current Australian driver's licence
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical

What you'll get in return
Permanent position
2/1 roster
Up to $78 per hour
Ongoing work across WA mining operations
Opportunity to join an established drilling business
Support throughout the recruitment process from Hays

What you need to do now
If you're an experienced Class 1 or 2 Waterwell Driller looking for a permanent opportunity in WA, contact Cassandra on 08 9254 4592

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Skills

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Attention to detailDrilling equipment maintenanceDrilling logsDrilling rig operationEquipment troubleshootingExcellent communication skillsMining operationsPre-start inspectionsRig setupSite assessmentsWater bore constructionWaterwell drillingWork health and safety

Licenses & certifications

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Class 1 or class 2 waterwell driller licence/ticketCurrent australian drivers licenceCurrent national police clearance

Perks & benefits

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Ongoing workPermanent positionTwo weeks on, one week off roster