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Drilling Offsider

maas group
$66,406 - $84,086 a year
Sydney, New South Wales
Full time
4 days ago
Macquarie Geotechnical is a Geotechnical Consulting / Drilling & Construction Materials Testing company working on road, rail and mining infrastructure projects throughout Australia. We maintain a fleet of modern drill rigs, support equipment and tools that are at the forefront of the industry.

Due to increasing demand for our services, we are currently seeking suitable Sydney or Brisbane based candidates for an immediate start in the following position:

  • Offsider (Driller Assistant) - Experienced or Entry Level

This is a great opportunity to work with a reputable professional company that is looking to expand its operations, with cutting edge machinery and technology.

The position is based on a full-time position for the right candidate, following successful completion of a probation period. The position will involve DIDO and FIFO rosters / 12-hour days / potential for weekend and night shift works (as required)

Responsibilities will incorporate assisting the Driller with:

  • Geotechnical and Environmental Investigations consisting of Sonic, Rotary Mud and Air Drilling as well as Wireline and conventional Diamond Coring techniques.
  • In-Situ Testing comprising of Standard Penetration Tests (SPT), Push Tube as well as Piston Tube Sampling.
  • Well installation comprising of groundwater and gas monitoring wells, inclinometers, VWP, SPE’s as well as MPE’s.
  • General Maintenances and daily rig pre-start checks.
  • Completion of company safety and operational documents.

Minimum requirements for the Offsider position are:

  • Minimum MR Truck Licence
  • NSW White Card (Construction Induction Card)
  • First Aid Certificate (preferred but not essential)
  • Current and valid RISI (preferred but not essential)
  • Ability to obtain a Police Clearance (upon request)
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical inclusive of D&A test

The following attributes and abilities would be considered in high regard for the Offsider role:

  • Be physical fit as the position requires intensive manual labour
  • Honest, trustworthy, and dependable personalities (highly regarded)
  • Localised to our Sydney facility in Lidcombe
  • Practical with trade skills an advantage
  • Ability to work away from home (when required)
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team-based environment
  • Experience or knowledge when working with machinery
  • Previous offsiding experience (preferred but not essential)
  • Licensed or VOC’d with use of backhoe (highly regarded)
  • Strong OHS awareness and work ethic

In return Macquarie Geotechnical will offer you:

  • Competitive rates
  • Traineeships & qualification development opportunities
  • Clear career progression pathway
  • Ability to offer experience on multiple drilling techniques
  • Long term contracts
  • Long term, stable employment
  • Opportunities to work in both the infrastructure and mining sectors across Australia

Remuneration is negotiable and based on the applicant's experience.

For further information, please contact [email protected]

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