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Experienced Diamond Driller and Geotechnical Technician

Balcatta, Australia💼 Full-time💰 $124,800–$124,800🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Operating and maintaining drilling and testing equipment for geotechnical exploration and site access setup.

Role type

Experienced diamond driller and geotechnical technician

Builds

Geotechnical data and site access for clients in power, government, renewable energy, infrastructure, water, climate, and nature sectors.

Domain

Geotechnical engineering and earthworks

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Drilling operations, mechanical and hydraulics repair, equipment maintenance, site logistics, client liaison, junior staff mentoring, heavy vehicle operation

Preferred skills

Hanjin rig operation, diamond core drilling, CPT rig operation

Technologies

Hanjin 8D drilling machine, CPT rigs (track and truck mounted), auger drill rigs, DPSH rigs, dual tube percussive rigs, backhoe, excavator

Responsibilities

Identify and arrange site access, plant, equipment, and water supplies; set up drilling operations with offsider; conduct Standard Penetration Tests and sampling; operate Cone Penetration Testing rigs; troubleshoot and maintain equipment; act as site contact for clients.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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