Based in the beautiful Latrobe Valley, Drilltec is one of Victoria's leading drilling companies with a diverse range of rigs, clients, and opportunities. We have long-term contracts around the state for a diverse range of roles and are looking for experienced drillers to help us grow to meet and exceed our clients' expectations. Drilltec specializes in large and deep water bores.
Live in a region with excellent rural and urban living where pristine beaches, snowfields, the famous Gippsland Lakes, and Melbourne are all within easy close reach. Most drillers go home each day. Why spend your life in airports and camps in the middle of deserts?
Benefits and Perks to this role: Most jobs situated locally allowing for routine work weeks (i.e., go home each day normally)Flexible workplace for family-friendly work/life balanceSupportive management giving you independence and confidence in your abilitiesOpportunities for further training and personal developmentModern electronic job management system (iPad interface) for fast and easy documentationThis is an ideal job for someone who has put in the hard yards in bouncing down miles of dirt tracks, and living in camps but now needs time for a family while still wanting to use their hard-earned skills and knowledge.Suitable candidates will: Have a strong understanding of water bore drilling, primarily drilling large and deep mud rotary boresBe able to organise, maintain, and manage equipment for each drill siteSupervise and direct offsidersConduct and complete necessary safety paperwork and processesHave a general mechanical understanding to help communicate and identify potential or real issues with equipmentBe willing to work in a range of locations around Victoria from time to time, and possibly interstateBe physically fit and enjoy hands-on, technically demanding workHave good communication skills to communicate with Supervisor, clients, and peersPass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testMinimum Requirements: Current water bore Driller's Licence (Class 2-3 preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr