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Driller

Ventia • Adelaide, SA, AU
8 days ago
Job description

Are you a Cert III Trainee Driller with demonstrated drilling experience and ready to take the next step in your career?

The role:
Ventia is currently recruiting multi-skilled, Cert III qualified Drillers to operate and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the rig and ensure rig crews perform their work safely and efficiently. The Driller has ongoing responsibility for the operation, maintenance and management of their allocated rig. This role involves Conventional or RC hammer drilling of 400-700 metre holes at Olympic Dam. Diamond drilling experience will be highly regarded.

This is a casual position on a 2:2 roster, with flexibility required to move to a 2:1 roster during periods of increased workload. Ventia provides return flights from capital cities to Roxby Downs, along with accommodation while on site.

Benefits:

  • Wage: Flat day rate of $65 - $88 per hour (based on skill/experience) +12% super.
  • Work/life balance: 2:2 roster, with flexibility required to move to a 2:1 roster during periods of increased workload.
  • Accommodation and meals provide while at site.
  • Ongoing training, learning and career development opportunities.
  • Supportive, inclusive team environment with a strong focus on collaboration and safety.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Operate the drill rig, including site setup, auxiliary equipment and loading of production/drill casing.
  • Complete Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), audits and site inspections, ensuring all work is performed safely.
  • Maintain and service downhole drilling equipment, motor vehicles, and associated plant equipment.
  • Manage stocktakes, place rig orders and load/unload trucks.
  • Conduct toolbox meetings and mentor offsiders.
  • Contribute to a strong safety culture and work with due care for your own safety and that of others.

About you:

  • Cert III in Drilling Operations with 2 years’ of demonstrated experience. (Essential)
  • Hold a HR Driver’s Licence or be willing to obtain. (Highly regarded)
  • Be able to pass pre-employment checks, including a police check and in-clinic medical (including drug and alcohol testing).
  • Be safety conscious and able to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Have previous labouring/offsider/driller experience and be physically fit for hands-on, physically demanding work.

Hold the following certificates/licences or be willing to obtain:

  • First Aid.
  • Backhoe.
  • Front End Loader.
  • Class 1, 2, 3 Water Well Drilling Licence.

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 168031

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