Operations Manager - Drilling

Topdrill is a privately owned, leading drilling services company based in Kalgoorlie. Topdrill as a business, is defined by the desire to be industry leaders in the areas of innovation, safety and productivity. We are driven to meet the varied needs of our clients and to provide rewarding and sustainable employment to our team.

What started in 2006 with a single rig in a Boulder shed has grown into one of Australia’s largest and most trusted exploration drilling companies. Two decades later, Topdrill operates a fleet of 42 RC and Diamond rigs and employs over 550 skilled people across Western Australia and beyond.

We know our future success is dependent on attracting and retaining the right people and empowering them to do the right work at the right time – in the right way.  When you join Topdrill, you will be supported and encouraged to excel in your role. Our development pathways are unlike anything you are likely to have experienced anywhere else – we will give you the ability to perform at the top of your game.

Right now, our team is looking for an Operations Manager to lead 1 of our key regions in WA. The role is based at our Subiaco office on a 5&2 roster with regular travel to site and Head Office in Kalgoorlie.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Working closely with the Operations Leadership team to ensure the setting and maintaining of clear expectations that reflect our Topdrill Way.  You will ensure that all field personnel deliver exceptional results to our valued clients using best drilling practice, Topdrill safety management systems and Topdrill compliance platforms.
• Participating as a key member of our existing leadership team and you will need to be proactive in effecting change, developing solutions and delivering on these.
• The successful applicant will be able to provide a management style that encourages personnel to achieve their training goals in a safe and productive manner and have an empathy to deal with confidential personal situations as they arise.
• You will be willing to live by and promote our TOPS values – Teamwork, Ownership, Performance and Safety- and encourage the identification of these through our team Values program.

To be considered for this role you will have the following skills & attributes:

• Previous Management experience in the Drilling Industry
• Proven experience in leadership, coaching and mentoring,
• You will enjoy problem solving and thinking laterally. Anticipate problems and take initiative to implement the action required to achieve goals.
• Be a team player with a gift for sharing information both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure with the ability to prioritize workload accordingly.
• Commitment to results / outcomes – Drive teamwork, ownership, performance.
• Ability to embrace change and help others excel in a fast changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to involve others in the decision making process when making plans that will affect them
• Provide leadership to our supervisors to manage daily staff based on changing project requirements

We offer the successful applicant:

• Excellent Terms and Conditions

• KPI Bonus

• Structured Development Plans

• Range of other benefits including novated leasing and salary sacrifice options.

We embrace a diversified workforce and encourage all that are eligible to apply.

Please note that Topdrill do not accept unsolicited Resumes from Recruitment Agencies.

If unable to apply via SEEK, please send your CV through to [email protected]