Hydro Field Technician

Brunel has an exciting opportunity for a Hydro Field Technician to join the team at one of the leading Iron Ore producers in Australia.

Key accountabilities for the field tech role are:

• Daily planning of earthworks operations required for upcoming scopes, including ground-truthing of proposed locations.
• Daily pegging of future borehole locations and tracks (if required)
• Daily data entry of all earthworks progress, drill pad signoffs and pegged drill holes.
• Identification and rectification of hazards in the workplace
• To provide all necessary information both digital and physical to the Earthworks Crew to ensure accurate and efficient clearing of planned drill sites within LUC conditions.
• To provide all necessary support to Field Hydrogeologists if required
• Assist as required in the event of an emergency including, fires and weather events.
• Provide support to Earthworks Operators and to conduct daily pad checks and pad signoffs.
• Assisting Hydro contractors however required to enable efficient execution of water well drilling and test pumping scopes.
• Liaising with contracting staff and providing assistance escorting of vehicles if required
• Regular review of field SWIs and procedures
• Regular stocktake of department consumables.
• Conduct field interactions to maintain a safe work environment and broaden knowledge.
• Load/unload stores as required.

Skills:

• Minimum Class C manual WA driver’s license
  • General computer skills (highly desirable)
  • Willingness and ability to learn new computer software.
• Current first aid certificate
• 4WD certificate
• Moderate to a high level of physical fitness (preferred)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Forklift Ticket (desired)
• MR or HR License (preferred).

Knowledge/Experience:

• Working with drill rigs and earthwork equipment (preferred).
• Previous experience on a mine site (preferred).
• Some GIS experience preferred (experience using of ArcMap program etc.)

Our client is a top Iron-Ore manufacturer, situated in the Pilbara Region, upholding a strong set of values across their operations and value inventiveness, dedication, and enthusiasm from their employees. In exchange, they provide:

• FIFO from Perth
• 8:6 Roster
• 12-hour shifts
• Competitive hours
• Superannuation paid on all hours.
• Temp to perm opportunities if you display the right attitude and commitment.
• Brunel benefits include gym & health membership and corporate travel benefits.

Brunel is a provider of recruitment and flexible workforce solutions that connects skilled individuals with opportunities across Australasia and worldwide. Our expertise lies in matching candidates with industry-leading projects and organizations in technical, professional, trades, and craft disciplines on a contract, permanent, or secondment basis.

Since 2001, Brunel has been operating in Australasia with significant bases in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, and Port Moresby, complemented by a vast global network spanning over 40 countries, 100+ offices, and 45 years of successful operation.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and advocate for applications from female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the ‘Apply’ button. Applying is quick and easy – just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)

If you have questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Rebecca Daglan on ********@brunel.net or +61 8 9429 5620.