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

What are you going to do 

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.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • 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

Apply Now

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

your-application-process[1]

Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!