Drill Fitter

Take your career to new depths with a flexible FIFO roster, great pay, and a role with one of Australia’s top drilling companies!

• Flexible FIFO roster to suit your lifestyle & family
• Work for one of the largest Australian Drilling Companies
• Permanent Full-time Role with 5 weeks annual leave, competitive remuneration and daily bonuses

About DDH1 DRILLING

DDH1 Limited is Australia’s premier ASX-listed mineral drilling contractor, serving the Australian mining and exploration industry – from the smallest explorer to the largest miners across all phases of mineral exploration and resource development. DDH1 currently operates a fleet of 72 multi-purpose surface and underground Diamond Core drilling rigs on mine sites and remote locations across Australia.

About the Role

DDH1 Drilling is seeking Drill or Heavy Diesel Fitters who want to join a leading provider of technically innovative drilling services, we offer industry-leading remuneration and working conditions. The work is in Western Australia servicing primarily the Goldfields and Pilbara areas, the job offers lots of variety, with work operating on mine sites and remote locations across Western Australia.

What we are looking for

Safety focused Drill or Heavy Diesel Fitters to assist with maintenance on our fleet of 72 multi-purpose surface Diamond Core drilling rigs. This opportunity will see you perform breakdown and preventative maintenance on drill rigs. Previous experience working on drilling rigs including UDR1200, DE880, DE710, DE650, Sullair Compressors, MAN trucks, Hino trucks, and CAT experience is highly regarded. You must be able to troubleshoot, work unsupervised and read schematics.

About You 

• Trade Qualified in Heavy Diesel Mechanics within Australia is essential.
• Full Australian working rights – (essential).
• Previous experience in mining, and drill rigs – (desirable).
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of interpreting hydraulic and electrical schematics - (essential).
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong ability to work remotely and unsupervised.
• Self-motivated, quality-focused with an emphasis on workplace health and safety.

What is on offer? 

• Flexible FIFO rosters to suit your lifestyle & family 4:2, 2:1, 2:2, 20:10 or create your own.
• Above industry standard remuneration.
• Permanent full-time Employment Contract with 5 weeks annual leave.
• Daily retention bonus and daily bush allowance.
• All flights, training, site accommodation and meals are covered.
• Employee discounts on health insurance, technology, entertainment, retail stores and more.
• The chance to learn & upskill in a large range of rigs, trucks, hydraulics, electrical, engine programs & computer fault finding with industry leading fitters.

Join a dynamic team of Fitters that value collaboration, and open communication, where your insights and ideas are always encouraged and appreciated. We strongly believe in supporting our production team member’s growth and development, providing ample opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills on Drill Rigs.

DDH1 Drilling is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes persons of all genders and cultural backgrounds to apply.