CareerPlan

Experienced Diamond Driller and Geotechnical Technician

Balcatta, AustraliaFull-time$125k2026-09-22 → 2026-11-11
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Operate and maintain drilling and testing equipment (RC, CPT, auger, DPSH) to conduct geotechnical investigations, sampling, and Standard Penetration Tests for clients in land, sea, and space sectors.

Role type

Senior IC geotechnical driller and equipment technician

Builds

Geotechnical data and samples for infrastructure, renewable energy, and government projects

Domain

Geotechnical engineering and earth sciences

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 experience

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

Identify and arrange site access, plant, and water supplies; set up drilling equipment with offsider; conduct geotechnical drilling and sampling; operate CPT rigs; troubleshoot and maintain equipment; act as site contact for clients; mentor junior staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC