What is drillers Offsider?
A Drillers Offsider helps to move, set-up and operate drilling rigs and secondary equipment to drill holes for mineral exploration and oil/gas exploration and production. A Drillers Offsider will learn to maintain the drill rig and secondary equipment such as mud shakers, diesel tanks and lines, water lines and hoses.
Is Driller Offsider hard work?
One of the best entry-level roles for someone looking to get into the mining industry is as a Driller’s Offsider. We won’t lie though, it’s a bloody hard job physically, but the rewards are definitely serious.
What does an assistant driller do?
Drillers Assistants support drilling operations by performing required duties to promote a continuous work flow and maintain equipment. The Directional Driller must have the understanding of directional boring principals.
What does a Drillers Offsider get paid?
Find out what the average Drillers Offsider salary is Entry-level positions start at $68,250 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $93,600 per year.
What qualifications do you need to be a driller?
It is possible to work as a Driller without formal qualifications, however a Certificate III or IV in Drilling may be beneficial. You may be able to complete these qualifications as part of an apprenticeship. Entry requirements can vary, but completion of Year 10 is generally required.
What does a Drillers offsider do?
A Drillers Offsider helps to move, set-up and operate drilling rigs and secondary equipment to drill holes for mineral exploration and oil/gas exploration and production. A Drillers Offsider will learn to maintain the drill rig and secondary equipment such as mud shakers, diesel tanks and lines, water lines and hoses.
What are the duties and responsibilities of a drilling engineer?
1 Help driller to move drilling rig and secondary equipment from site to site, set up site and connect power, water hoses and air supply 2 Help obtain core samples 3 Mix and test drilling fluids 4 Clean mud pits and drainage point 5 Operate equipment, mud pumps and shakers, air and water pumps
What can you do with a 12 day course in drilling?
A 12 day course will give you the qualification of Certificate II in Drilling (Mining and Exploration) and allow you to enter a drill site with some experience. As a Drillers Offsider you will have the opportunity to work in the resources industry, mainly in Oil and Gas exploration and production and surface coal mining on the drill crew.
