About the role
The Role Looking for the perfect FIFO roster? As a Drill Rig Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic, you'll maintain and repair a diverse fleet of drilling and support equipment including Multi-Purpose Rigs, Schramm 685s, the latest Fury 130 remote-operated rig, Foremost Dual Rotary, RC and conventional drilling rigs, CAT engines, Sullair and atlas compressors, Hurricane boosters, pumps, trucks and light vehicles. You'll complete planned maintenance, fault finding and breakdown support to keep drilling operations running safely and efficiently.
What's on offer?
- 2:2 roster with excellent work-life balance
- Permanent position with long-term project stability
- FIFO flights and site accommodation provided
- Work on specialised drilling equipment and develop your technical skills
- Supportive and experienced Rigs & Wells team
- Strong safety culture and career development opportunities
About You You're a trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Diesel Fitter who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems in the field, and taking pride in maintaining equipment to the highest standard.
You'll Bring
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Diesel Fitting or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years post-trade experience
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across heavy mobile plant and drilling equipment
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a remote operational environment
- Current HR Driver's Licence and First Aid Certificate
- Ability to pass an in-clinic medical (including drug/alcohol testing) and a Police Check
Highly Regarded
- Experience working on exploration, mining or water well drilling rigs
- Exposure to Multi-Purpose, Schramm, Fury, Dual Rotary, RC, Air Core or conventional drilling equipment
- Experience with CAT engines, Sullair compressors, boosters and hydraulic systems
- Previous experience supporting remote drilling or rig operations
- PLC and can bus fault finding, diagnostics and maintenance experience
About Ventia As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
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Position Reference Number: 168729
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