Career opportunities

Driller (Permanent full-time positions) – FIFO / DIDO / Local

J&S Drilling is a specialist provider of drilling services across Australia. Based in Rockhampton (QLD) & Perth (WA), we are now seeking people who want to join the team and are offering opportunities for Drillers with experience in Geotechnical, Diamond or Sonic sectors.

With operational requirements increasing we are seeking applications from reliable, hardworking, and proactive Drillers who know what it takes to succeed? Are you looking for job satisfaction, career development and an employer that promotes from within?

We focus on delivering a quality service safely and would love to hear from you if you want to join a team where you will be able to lead by example.

Do you have what it takes to become a part of the team?

Mandatory requirements:

• A passion for drilling
• Able to work outdoors in extreme environments
• Enjoy travel and accept flexibility with work rosters
• HR (unrestricted or above preferred)
• Current Police Clearance (or willing and able to obtain)
• Construction White Card (or willing and able to obtain)
• Ability to pass and maintain pre-employment medical including ongoing drug and alcohol screening
• Strong OHS awareness & work ethic

Other skills and training that will be considered in high regard:

• Cert III in Drilling Operations
• Water Well Licence, Class 1, 2 or 3
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Leadership courses
• Mine site familiar
• Forklift HRWL
• Dogging & Rigging HRWL

We offer:

• Job security
• Remuneration package based on skills and experience
• Structured career path
• Industry Specific Qualifications, nationally recognised
• Opportunity to grow and develop with a great team
• Relocation allowance will be considered for suitable candidates
• Family owner company where we know you by Name not a Number

Key Responsibilities:

• Drill and supervise on multiple drilling operations ensuring they are undertaken in a safe, efficient, cost effective and professional manner.
• Impart knowledge and leadership standards, including safety culture, personal presentation, training, following instructions and client relationships.
• Deliver training and support to Driller Assistants/Trainee Drillers/Drillers in the field and workshop.
• Project/client liaison and coordination at field level.
• Participation and successful completion of training and induction requirements as they arise.
• Communicate areas of improvement and best practice ideas to J&S Drilling Management.
• Compliance and duty of care in accordance with ESHMS and project safety documentation.
• Perform tasks and procedures in accordance with J&S Drilling SWP’s.

To apply:

Provide a cover letter detailing why you are the best candidate for the position.

Provide a copy of your Resume including any written references.

Send to hr@jsdrilling.com.au

J&S Drilling has Driller Assistant vacancies availabe for immediate start. These employment opportunities are subject to client project requirements. Current scheduled work requires the immediate engagement of experienced and new to the industry sector  Driller Assistants with a minimum of a HR Drivers Licence.

Pre-Requisites:

• HR drivers licence.
• Must be able to provide copies of current certificates and HRWL as applicable.
• Must have a Tax File Number.
• Pass a Pre-Employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol Test

Desirable:

• MC/HC Highly regarded.
• Apply first aid certificate.
• White card.
• Current Police clearance (within 4 weeks).
• Sound mechanical aptitude.
• High risk work licence (LF/CV/CN/RB/DG).
• Working at heights certificate.
• 4WD Certificate.

Requirement:

• Pass a pre-employment medical.
• Pass A&D testing.
• Work 12-hour shifts.
• Work away in regional remote localities.
• Able to travel by air to localities as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out Pre-Start checks on equipment.
• Loading and unloading.
• Assist the Driller in carrying out field operations.
• Perform daily routine tasks with minimal supervision/instruction.
• Perform tasks and procedures in accordance with J&S Drilling’s Standard Work Procedures.
• Completion of training and induction requirements.
• Organise work area.