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Job Title


Water Well Driller


Company : Fortescue


Location : Perth, Western Australia


Created : 2025-06-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex PerthResponsible for operating and supervising Foremost DR24HD drill rigs at maximum efficiency, while maintaining safety, environmental and heritage standards, to achieve required operational targets for the business.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate drill rig and support (mobile plant) equipment in accordance with the manufactures (OEM) specifications and Fortescues procedures.Drill and construct water bores as per scope of work.Identify when consumables and supplies are to be ordered to ensure the continuous operation of the rig.Demonstrate behaviour that aligns with Fortescue values.Comply with Zero Harm principles on a daily basis.Meet daily operational targets.Maintain assets to operational capacity.Constantly strive to increase process efficiency.Effectively supervise drill crews.Qualifications and ExperienceWA MC Driver''s Licence - or willing to attain within 3 months of employment.HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.RIIVEH305F Operate and Maintain a Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle.Work Safe WA High Risk Work Licence - FL, DG, CN.Extensive Foremost DR24HD experience or similar.Communication/interpersonal skills.Basic computer skills.Class 1 or 2 Waterwell Drillers License RA or RM endorsement.Our CommitmentFortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr