This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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- RII20920 Certificate II in Drilling Operations
- RII40920 Certificate IV in Drilling Operations
- RIIBHD301E Conduct Surface Blast Hole Drilling Operations
- RIIBLA201E Support Shotfiring Operations
- RII30520 Certificate III in Mining Exploration
- RII20620 Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration
- RII21120 Certificate II in Oil & Gas Drilling (Onshore) and Well Servicing
- RII31820 Certificate III in Drilling Operations
- RIISS00033 Underground Coal Mine Safety Skill Set
- RIIBLA202F Support Underground Shotfiring Operations
- RII20320 Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
- PMASUP236 Operate Vehicles in the Field
- RIIBLA203E Conduct Mobile Mixing of Explosives
- RIIWHS201E Work Safely and Follow WHS Policies and Procedures
- RIINHB323D Conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling
Driller Offsider careers
A Driller Offsider in Australia plays a crucial role in the mining and drilling industry, primarily assisting drillers in the operation and maintenance of drilling equipment on site. Their duties include preparing drilling sites, handling equipment, maintaining safety protocols, and ensuring efficient drilling operations.
They may also be involved in transporting materials and supporting various drilling activities, such as exploration and geotechnical drilling. This position often requires working in remote locations under FIFO (fly-in-fly-out) arrangements, and opportunities for career progression into drilling roles are common.
