Introduction

Our client is currently seeking a Drilling Field Supervisor to support ongoing projects within their WA Water Well operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in water well drilling and a proven track record of upholding strict safety and quality standards in a field-based leadership role.

About this role

Providing safety leadership and assisting team members with the development of thorough risk assessments, critical control verifications and job safety analysis.
Ensuring all operations are conducted in line with relevant legislation, standards, work practices and awards.
Provide ongoing coaching to develop your team; including addressing performance and conduct issues.
Coordinate and allocate work as required to meet drilling plans and run rates in the most cost effective/efficient way while meeting safety compliance requirements, including the co-ordination of relief team members as required.
Ensuring mechanical availability of assets through basic maintenance, reporting process, and effective prestart and preventative maintenance schedules.
Liaise with the Project Leader regarding the progress of the drilling program.
Conduct reviews of employee performance in line with overall organisational strategy and development.
Participate in drilling Contractor toolbox meetings and Geology safety meetings to ensure that all relevant successes and opportunities for improvement are effectively communicated, and that feedback from the Contractor is registered and actioned upon where necessary.
Lead investigations of all incidents / hazard management issues that occur in the work area and on shift and ensure effective corrective actions are identified, implemented and monitored in a timely and productive manner.

Is this you?

Must have Water Well experience
Extensive drilling experience at a Supervisory level (Essential)
Proven leadership experience (Essential)
Cert IV in Drilling Operations (Essential)
Can drive manual vehicles (Essential)
HR License (Essential)
Water Well License
Trainer and Assessor
Good communication skills
Ability to provide an Australian National Police Clearance (within the last six months).
Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical, including a Drug and Alcohol Screen

What we offer

Competitive shift rates (dependent on experience)
Job security with permanent, ongoing employment on long-term contracts
Work for one of the world's leading providers of drilling products and services
Salary sacrificing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Jason on j.mulenga@brunel.net or 0447 369 881.