Who we are

Based in the beautiful Latrobe Valley, Drilltec is an innovative drilling company with a diverse range of rigs, clients and opportunities. We have long term contracts around the state for a diverse range of roles and are looking for experienced drillers to help us grow to meet and exceed our clients expectations. Drilltec specialize in large and deep water bores, bore relining, & decommissioning.

Live in a region with excellent rural and urban living where pristine beaches, snowfields, the famous Gippsland Lakes, and Melbourne are all within easy close reach. Most drillers go home each day. Why spend your life in airports and camps in the middle of deserts?

Benefits and Perks to this role

Competitive salary

Most jobs situated locally allowing for routine work weeks (ie go home each day normally)

Flexible workplace for family-friendly work/life balance

Supportive management giving you independence and confidence in your abilities

Opportunities for further training and personal development

Modern electronic job management system (IPad interface) for fast and easy documentation.

This is an ideal job for someone who has put in the hard yards in bouncing down miles of dirt tracks, & living in camps but now needs time for a family but still wants to be able to use their hard earned skills & knowledge.

Suitable candidates will:

Have a strong understanding of water bore drilling, primarily drilling large & deep mud rotary bores

Be able to organise, maintain and manage equipment for each drill site

Supervise and direct offsiders

Conduct and complete necessary safety paperwork and processes

Have a general mechanical understanding to help communicate and identify potential or real issues with equipment

Be willing to work in a range of locations around Victoria from time to time, and possibly interstate

Be physically fit and enjoy hands on, technically demanding work

Have good communication skills to communicate with Supervisor, clients and peers

Pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test

REQUIRED

Current water bore Driller’s Licence (Class 2-3 preferred)

Current HR licence

Fit and healthy