Introduction

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Rig Mechanic to join a unique drilling project commencing in late January, contributing to an innovative underground cooling and heat exchange initiative.
Details:
  • Location: Granny Smith, WA
  • Roster: 2:2 both days and nights
  • Start date: late January

About this role

Duties:

  • Perform preventative and corrective mechanical maintenance across the VR-330 drilling rig and associated equipment.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and hydraulic faults.
  • Service and maintain Caterpillar C11 diesel engines powering the rig's hydraulic power units.
  • Maintain drilling rig components, including rotary drives, carriage systems and associated mechanical assemblies.

Is this you?

  • Australian recognised Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Mobile Plant Mechanic trade qualification
  • Strong experience maintaining and repairing heavy diesel equipment or mobile plant
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems
  • Previous experience working on land-based drilling rigs, exploration drilling or directional drilling equipment
  • Current Driving Licence

What we offer 

  • 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, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 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 Olivia on 08 9429 5652 or o.ashworth@brunel.net

Closing: 10 December 2026

Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-308283

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Corporate recruiter

Olivia Ashworth

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