Drilling Offsider

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia MAAS Group Full time

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.

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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.


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 prestart 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 preemployment 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 teambased 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.

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