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September

Driller

Ventia Limited - Adelaide, SA

Mining, Oil & Gas

Source: uWorkin 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., * 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 The Employer 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.

About The Candidate Are you a Cert III Trainee Driller with demonstrated drilling experience and ready to take the next step in your career?, * 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 workplace.
- 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.

Work Environment

- 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 workplace with a strong focus on collaboration and safety.

Opportunity Type Ventia Limited Adelaide, SA

Mining, Oil & Gas

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