Mud Technician

Michels Asia Pacific is part of the Michels Family of Companies, a global leader in energy and infrastructure construction. Michels has become a world leader in HDD by designing, building and mastering the use of powerful rigs and completing record breaking HDD projects. Our team has a world-class resume of successful projects and an eagerness to build our reputation and our team within Australia.

Our people deliver consistent quality, safety, and performance. Do you? Our work improves lives. Find out how a career with Michels Asia Pacific can change yours.

As a Mud Technician, your key responsibility will be to operate the drilling mud mixing and recycling system on horizontal directional drilling projects. This will involve mixing drilling mud and operation of the mud recycling system and pumps.

Why Michels Asia Pacific?
- We expand the limits of and are a world leader in trenchless construction
- We will never ask you to prioritise speed ahead of safety
- We are family owned and operated, guided by our core values
- We share experience and insights to develop industry leaders
- We value and care about our people and their families, providing development opportunities and competitive benefits.

Why you?
- You are reliable, self-motivated, and goal oriented
- You understand the immense responsibility and importance of safety
- You want to take the lead with evolving technology
- You enjoy knowing the best work requires a total team effort
- You like to know your contributions are building a better future

What it takes:

- At least 3 years of experience in the HDD or drilling industry
- Willingness to learn and take direction as well as ability to work effectively and safely under mínimal supervision
- Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail
- Willingess to perform intensive manual labour and be a team player
- Must be willing to travel and work onsite in locations across Australia
- Must be eligible to work in Australia
- Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screen.

**Salary**: $27.58 - $59.28 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

- Please explain your experience in the HDD industry?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)