Drilling jobs in Queensland

Savanna is a leader in energy services offering drilling, completions & well servicing solutions in Australia. Savanna offers an extensive fleet of modern drilling rigs and experienced personnel with a fleet that is capable of drilling virtually any onshore oil and natural gas well in the world safely and cost effectively. Savanna is setting the path for others to follow by “Defining leadership in energy services through people, innovation and technology.”

Savanna is currently looking to grow our Rig Operations Crews and need qualified rig hands to work with our talented crews. We are currently seeking qualified Leasehands, Floorhands, Motorhands, Derrickhands, Assistant Drillers, Drillers, Rig Managers, residing in Australia to join our growing Rigs Operations teams / crew.

If you are enthusiastic, hard-working and safety-focused, we want to hear from you.

Points of hire is Toowoomba, Brisbane & Adelaide

Why Savanna?

• An 'Employer of Choice' in the oil and gas industry
• An industry leader with an unrivalled safety record
• Upskilling and career progression opportunities through our Nationally Accredited training
• All meals and accommodation are provided
• An even time lifestyle 2n2 roster with long term work
• Excellent salary and compensation package

What experience & skills must you possess?

• Positive attitude towards safety
• Have the full right to live and work in Australia
• The ability to work outdoors, in remote locations
• Physical strength and stamina
• The ability to work long hours and in extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to work at heights
• Able to follow directions and company policies
• Must be able to complete on job and other training within allocated time
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Valid open and manual full C (Car) Class driver’s licence
• Awareness of Chain of Responsibility Regulations
• A general knowledge of machinery is considered to be an asset
• Must be a team player, good communicator, have sound safety appreciation, time management and competent computer skills
• Must be able to work outdoors in all seasons; 12 hours a day, for extended periods away from home location. Vigorous manual labor required
• Clean National Police Clearance Record (less than 1 month old)

The following valid certifications are preferred, though training can be provided to exceptional candidates (including Leasehands):

• Industry Safety Induction (ISI) (or DCGI with current industry experience)
• First response to fire incidents (less than 4 years old)
• Operate Breathing Apparatus (less than 1 year old)
• First Aid (including CPR) (less than 3 years old)
• Enter and work in Confined Space with Gas Test Atmospheres (less than 2 years old)
• Wellsite Permit to Work (Holder) (less than 2 years old)
• Working at Heights with Gotcha Kit (less than 3 years old)
• Operate Vehicles in the Field (4WD certificate) (less than 5 years old)

Leasehand roles MUST have:

• Valid open and manual full C (Car) Class driver’s licence
• Mush be physically fit and have previous experience working in a physical outdoor role
• The ability to work outdoors, in remote locations
• Ideal candidate will be positive, enthusiastic, hard-working and safety-focused.

Floorhand and Motorhand roles MUST have valid certifications (additional to preferred certifications):

• Certificate II in Oil/Gas Drilling Operations (On shore)
• Front End Loader (minimum requirement of RIIMPO321 or RIIMPO304)

Derrickhand role MUST have valid certifications (additional to preferred certifications):

• Certificate III in Oil/Gas Drilling and/or Well Servicing Operations (On shore)
• Current IWCF Level 2 Certificate
• Monkeyboard Experience

Assistant Driller (AD) role MUST have valid certifications (additional to preferred certifications):

• Certificate III in Oil/Gas Drilling and/or Well Servicing Operations (On shore)
• Current IWCF Level 3 Certificate

Driller role MUST have valid certifications (additional to preferred certifications):

• Certificate IV in Oil/Gas Drilling and/or Well Servicing Operations (On shore)
• Current IWCF Level 3 Certificate
• Wellsite Permit Authority (Rev 3)

Rig Manager Role MUST have valid certifications (additional to preferred certifications):

• At least 5 years’ experience working as a Rig Manager
• Diploma in Drilling and/or Well Servicing Oil and Gas (Onshore)
• Current IWCF Level 4 Certificate
• Ideal candidate will have a great work ethic, positive attitude, safety-focused and lead by example.
• Equal time Roster 2n2 or 3n3 roster, providing great work-life balance

Diversity and Inclusion

At Savanna our people are key to our Vision and our overall success. We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, skills, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our Vision and Values.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.

If you would like to be a part of Savanna's growth at this exciting time, we would love to hear from you.

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Only successful applicants that meet the above criteria will be contacted.