Drill Engineer
Also known as: Drill and Blast Engineer
Drillers move, set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for mineral exploration and oil and gas production.
Drillers on oil rigs are the hands on element of the team, reporting back to the toopusher who oversees the drilling operation.
Duties
- move rigs onto site and set them up;
- position drills and set angles and depths;
- start and stop drills and coordinate utility workers on site;
- check equipment and progress throughout operation;
- operate secondary equipment, such as pumps (air and mud) and equipment used to prevent and correct problems;
- record performance details and take drill core samples;
- carry out minor maintenance and repairs;
- dismantle and move rig to next site.
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setting up and operating drill equipment
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monitor equipment, including the speed of the drill
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record the drilling process and forward to the toolpusher
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identify and fix any drilling related problems
Skills Required
- enjoy practical and manual activities
- aptitude for mechanics and able to handle machinery
- physically fit
- able to work as part of a team
- willing to work in remote areas under difficult conditions
- good organisation skills
- able to record details accurately
- clean police record
- be 18 years old (as it is a legal requirement on most mine and quarry sites)
- have a drug and alcohol clearance
- pass a medical examination.
Salary
$80 000 - $110 000
