About us

UDS Drilling is a modern exploration drilling company with operations throughout Australia and is currently looking to expand our team with Diamond Drillers / Reverse Circulation Multi-Purpose Exploration Drillers & Rig Offsiders (Drilling) for upcoming projects in various locations across QLD, NSW and the NT.

 Benefits

1. Long term projects

2. 2:1 Roster (QLD) or 4:2 Roster

3. Excellent Pay Rates

4. New work environment with dynamic team members & leadership

5. Career Development – progression opportunities

6. Exciting new work/lifestyle balance & travel opportunities

 Tasks & Responsibilities 

1. Driller

• Experience in RC Drilling & Dual Multi-Purpose Diamond Drilling Techniques

• Experience in Diamond Drilling with LF 160 Rig Drilling Techniques Preferred

• Experience in Orientation/Survey tool usage

• Possess mechanical aptitude 

• Leadership and effective communication skills

• Maintaining a clean and safe work site

• Equipment maintenance

• Driving light and heavy vehicles

 2.   Rig Offsider (Drilling)

• Experience in RC Drilling Rigs

• Experience in Diamond Drilling with LF 160 Rigs

• Experience in drilling sample presentation.

• Experience in rod handling.

• Cleaning of the drill rig and ancillary equipment.

• Maintaining a clean and safe work site

• Equipment maintenance

• Driving light and heavy vehicles

1.  Qualifications preferred: 

• Previous experience (essential for Drillers - minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience)

• Previous experience (essential for Drillers Offsiders - minimum 1 to 3 years’ experience)

• Certificate in Drilling Operations (essential for Drillers)

• Current First Aid and CPR certification (preferred)

1. The successful applicants MUST possess:

• HR Driver’s Licence (essential)

• Willing to work in remote locations and ability to work 12-hours days

• MUST be willing and able to travel

• Physically fit

• Enjoy working outdoors in a team-focused environment

• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment safely & efficiently

• Essential commitment to Company WHS regulations and site-specific rules

• Able to pass an industry Medical and, Drug and Alcohol Screen 

• Able to provide a current National Police Clearance

 ***Preference will be given to candidates who have a HR licence, and previous industry experience ***