FIFO Perth | 8/6 Roster | 6-Month Contract | January 2027 Start Date.

Mining Employment Services is currently seeking two experienced Drilling Field Technicians for a well-established lithium mining operation in Western Australia.

Our client is involved in a significant lithium mining and processing project, playing an important role in the global transition to cleaner energy through the responsible production of critical minerals. This is an opportunity to join an established operation contributing to the growing demand for materials used in battery and renewable energy technologies.

These positions are expected to commence in early January 2027 for approximately six months, working an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations & Technical Duties

- Assist with day-to-day grade control drilling activities, including drill site preparation, marking out RC drill holes and sampling.
- Collect, record and transport RC drill samples from drill sites to the core yard and laboratory as required.
- Ensure accurate sample identification, labelling, recording and documentation.
- Assist with the organisation and management of sample storage within the core yard.
- Prepare, record and dispatch grade control samples to the designated laboratory.
- Maintain adequate supplies of drilling and sampling consumables to support continuous drilling operations.
- Assist the geology team with general field and core yard activities as required.

Health, Safety & Environment





- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across drilling and field operations.
- Ensure all fieldwork and sampling activities are undertaken safely and in accordance with site procedures and statutory requirements.
- Comply with all health, safety and environmental policies relating to drilling operations.
- Identify and report safety and environmental incidents and hazards.

Essential Requirements

- Relevant qualifications or certifications in field assistance or geological sampling.
- 3–5 years' experience in a drilling-related Field Technician or Field Assistant role, preferably involving RC drilling.
- Previous experience with drill sampling, sample handling, recording and dispatch.
- Good understanding of grade control sampling procedures and sample management.
- Current WA driver's licence.
- Strong communication, organisational and safety awareness skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a remote mining workplace.

Desirable

- Forklift licence.

Position Details

- Roster: 8 days on / 6 days off, FIFO from Perth
- Hours: 11.5-hour days
- Commencement: Approximately 1 January 2027
- Duration: Approximately 6 months
- Positions Available: 2

If you have previous drilling field experience and are available for a January commencement, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please submit your current CV outlining your relevant experience and availability.

📌 Drilling Field Technician x 2 (Perth)
🏢 Mining Employment Services
📍 Perth