Offsider

Overview

Assist in rig operations, equipment handling and safety for drilling at Olympic Dam

Key Responsibilities

• machinery ops
• equipment transport
• maintenance
• safety compliance
• rig ops
• forklift loading

Tasks

-Safely operate machinery and vehicles, conduct prestart checks, and ensure safe transportation of equipment to and from site. -Support equipment maintenance tasks, including sharpening drill bits and assisting with machinery upkeep for operational efficiency. -Ensure adherence to all safety protocols on-site, including wearing appropriate PPE and actively contributing to toolbox meetings. -Assist in rig operations, including machinery handling, rig moves, and equipment setup to support efficient drilling activities. -Load and unload trucks, ensuring correct weight distribution, securing loads properly, and operating forklifts safely.

Requirements

• first aid
• forklift
• driver licence
• cert ii
• safety
• mechanical aptitude

What You Bring

-Additional tickets/qualifications: First Aid, Forklift, Front End Loader, WAH, and Cert II in Drilling Operations. (highly regarded) -Hold a current HR driver’s licence (essential - synchro/unrestricted preferred). -Willing to complete pre-employment checks that include (but are not limited to): in-clinic medical (including drug and alcohol testing), police check and reference checks. -Physically fit and comfortable in a hands-on, physically demanding role. -A strong focus on safety and experience following safety protocols. -Previous labouring/offsider experience and strong mechanical aptitude. -Reliable, punctual, with the ability to work effectively in a team.

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About Ventia

-Fused decades of engineering and service expertise into a single powerhouse. -Delivers end-to-end infrastructure services—from design and maintenance to decommissioning. -Typical projects include keeping hospitals, schools, and transport systems running, as well as building telecommunications networks and remediating contaminated land. -Specializes in defence, telecoms, transport, water and utilities, environmental works, and social infrastructure across public and private sectors. -Ensures 24/7 functionality of traffic, power, networks, and critical facilities.

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Security Clearance

-in‑clinic medical exam including drug and alcohol testing -police check -reference checks