Australia, Brisbane

Fulltime: 84 hrs a week

Experience: 1 year

Closing: November 20, 2024

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Introduction

We are seeking experienced oil and gas rig personnel ideally based in South East Queensland and South Australia to work with a globally recognised company.
This will be a contract based role for upcoming drilling activity in the Surat and Cooper Basins, commencing immediately on a 2x2 roster.

What are you going to do 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in preparation to run the drill string
  • Examine and maintain of drill floor equipment
  • Assist in tubular tripping operations
  • Assist in preparation to run and cement casing
  • Prepare and operate pipe handling equipment as necessary for tripping, making connections, well testing and logging
  • Assist in nippling up choke and kill lines
  • Maintain a high standard of rig house keeping
  • Recognise the mud mixing system
  • Know signals and safe working procedures for operation of man riding and air hoists
  • Recognise the operation of the storage area and hopper system
  • Know lock-out and tagging procedures for equipment maintenance
  • Know well control procedures as detailed for Floorhands
  • Carry out fire team duties as directed
  • Assist in first aid and medevac procedures
  • Have a thorough knowledge of rig emergency signals and procedures
  • Report any unsafe condition or practice at once to your Supervisor

Essential skills and knowledge 

Requirements:

  • Certificate II or III in Drilling-Oil/Gas (Mandatory)
  • Wellsite permit to work (or willing to obtain)
  • Physically capable of sustained manual labour
  • Must be capable of working skillfully and safely as a member of the drilling team
  • Rig certificates ie first aid, confined space, Breathing apparatus, working at heights (Brunel can assist)
  • The ability to work long hours and in extreme conditions
  • A general knowledge of machinery is considered to be an asset

Benefits:

  • 12 Month contract
  • Great Culture | Safety Focused | Professional Team
  • Accommodation and meals provided
  • 2 Week even time roster

What we offer 

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.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact d.leavey@brunel.net