Introduction

Brunel are currently working with a number of oil and gas clients looking for Land Rig Personnel to join their teams. This is an exciting opportunity to enter the oil and gas drilling industry with major international companies.

What are you going to do

Our clients are looking for crew to support their Land Rig operations in Australia, they are looking for qualified Leasehands, Floorhands, Motorhands, Derrickhands and Assistant Drillers.

Points of assembly for these projects are Brisbane, Toowoomba and Adelaide
  • Have the full right to live and work in Australia
  • Physical strength and stamina
  • The ability to work long hours and in extreme weather conditions
  • Must be able to work at heights
  • Able to follow directions and company policies
  • Must be able to complete on job and other training within allocated time
  • Must be able to work in a team environment
  • Valid open and manual full driver’s license
  • Awareness of Chain of Responsibility Regulations
  • A general knowledge of machinery is considered to be an asset
  • Must be a team player, good communicator, have sound safety appreciation, time management and competent computer skills
  • Must be able to work outdoors in all seasons; 12 hours a day, for extended periods away from home location. Vigorous manual labor required
  • Clean National Police Clearance Record (less than 1 month old)


Essential skills and knowledge 

The following valid certifications are preferred, though training can be provided to exceptional candidates

  • Industry Safety Induction (or DCGI with current industry experience)
  • First response to fire incidents (less than 4 years old)
  • Operate Breathing Apparatus (less than 1 year old)
  • First Aid (including CPR) (less than 3 years old)
  • Enter and work in Confined Space with Gas Test Atmospheres (less than 2 years old)
  • Wellsite Permit to Work (Holder) (less than 2 years old)
  • Working at Heights with Gotcha Kit (less than 3 years old)
  • Operate Vehicles in the Field (4WD certificate) (less than 5 years old

Leasehand, Floorhand and Motorhand roles MUST have valid certifications (additional to preferred certifications):

  • Certificate II in Oil/Gas Drilling Operations (On shore)
  • Front End Loader (minimum requirement of RIIMPO321 or RIIMPO304)

Derrickhand role MUST have valid certifications (additional to preferred certifications):

  • Certificate III in Oil/Gas Drilling Operations (On shore)
  • Current IWCF Level 2 Certificate

Assistant Driller (AD) role MUST have valid certifications (additional to preferred certifications):

  • Certificate III in Oil/Gas Drilling Operations (On shore)
  • Current IWCF Level 3 Certificate

Driller role MUST have valid certifications (additional to preferred certifications):

  • Certificate IV in Oil/Gas Drilling Operations (On shore)
  • Current IWCF Level 3 Certificate
  • Wellsite Permit Authority (Rev 3)

What we offer

  • 12 Month contract
  • Training provided
  • Great Culture | Safety Focused | Professional Team
  • Flights, Accommodation and meals provided
  • Eeven time roster (12hr days)

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