Water Well Driller

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Work Location: Fortescue's Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples

Roster: 8D6R - FIFO ex Perth, Broome, Kununurra or Fitzroy Crossing

Fortescue are currently seeking a self-sufficient and enthusiastic Water Well Driller to join our team. You will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of Foremost DR24HD drill rigs ensuring maximum efficiency and optimisation of the fleet whilst while maintaining safety, environmental and heritage standards, to achieve required operational targets for the business.

• Operate drill rig and support (mobile plant) equipment in accordance with(OEM specifications and Fortescue's procedures
• Drill and construct water bores as per scope of work
• Identify when consumables and supplies are to be ordered to ensure the continuous operation of the rig
• Demonstration of safe behaviours at all times and displaying the Fortescue values whilst complying with zero harm principles
• Delivery of daily operational targets whilst maintaining all assets to operational capacity and constantly striving to increase process efficiency
• Effectively supervise drill crews and provide support of the development of Trainee Drillers

• HR or MC Driver's License - MC preferred. Should you hold a HR license, you must be willing to obtain an MC within the first 3 months of employment
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) preferred
• Operate and Maintain a Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle (RIIVEH305F ) preferred
• High Risk Work License essential - FL, DG, CN
• Class 1 or 2 Water Well Driller's License and Cert III Drilling - Water Well essential
• Significant Foremost DR24HD experience or similar
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022
• Excellent time management skills with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic mechanical knowledge alongside computer literacy within the Microsoft Office Suite

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.