Drill Rig Fitter

About the role

GeoDrill Australia, a leader in the coal, mineral, geotechnical and water drilling industry, is seeking an experienced Drill Rig Fitter to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing various mobile equipment as part of our field teams on a 2:2 FIFO roster, with some work also available at our main workshop facility in Chevallum, Sunshine Coast in Queensland performing equipment mid-life rebuilds and repairs. GeoDrill Australia will provide flights, accommodation, and meals for FIFO roles.

Key responsibilities

• Perform on-site servicing, preventative maintenance, and repairs to mobile plant, including drilling rigs, trucks, compressors, light vehicles and ancillary equipment
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults and attend machine breakdowns on site
• Liaise with the Workshop Manager to diagnose faults and coordinate parts
• Control parts inventory and prepare orders for upcoming Planned Maintenance

About you

• Relevant Trade Qualification (eg: Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical Trade)
• 5+ years Drill fitting experience (working on Drill Rigs is an important skill to progress through to interview)
• Field service experience
• Experience working with hydraulics and 12/24v electrical
• Basic knowledge of CMMS programs
• Strong focus on safety and quality
• Current First Aid + White Card
• Experience with Air Compressors
• Heavy vehicle driver's licence highly regarded
• Reliable, team player

About us

GeoDrill Australia is a leader in the coal, mineral, geotechnical and water drilling industry with drilling knowledge passed down through four generations. When you work hard for GeoDrill Australia, the Managing Director knows about it. We reward hard work, we encourage career development and we look after our Team Members on a personal level. We support and encourage all team members to develop within the industry, maintain strong safety standards to meet the needs and expectations of our team members and clients, and have strong family values where we treat our team as extended members of our family.

Benefits

• Permanent Full-Time employment
• Competitive hourly rate
• Weekly pay
• 2:2 Roster for FIFO roles
• Professional development opportunities
• Flights, accommodation, and meals provided for FIFO roles