Water Technician / Drone Pilot Surveyor
BH-553584
Posted: 09/11/2026
- $0 - $1000 per day
- Australia Northern Territory Darwin
- Contract
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Mining
Water Technician / Drone Surveyor | FIFO NT | Open Pit Mining
NES Fircroft is seeking a Water Technician / Drone Surveyor to support environmental and water compliance activities at a major open pit mining operation in the Northern Territory.
The Opportunity
This hands-on position will see you conducting routine drone surveys, water monitoring and compliance activities, while providing field support for water infrastructure and telemetry systems across site.
Key Requirements
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
NES Fircroft is seeking a Water Technician / Drone Surveyor to support environmental and water compliance activities at a major open pit mining operation in the Northern Territory.
The Opportunity
This hands-on position will see you conducting routine drone surveys, water monitoring and compliance activities, while providing field support for water infrastructure and telemetry systems across site.
Key Requirements
- Mine site experience preferred
- CASA-certified drone pilot highly regarded
- Experience undertaking drone surveys and spatial data collection
- Environmental, water monitoring or surveying background advantageous
- Experience working autonomously in remote environments
- Current driver's licence
- FIFO from Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane or Perth
- Flexible roster options available
- Long-term contract engagement
- Diverse field-based role with high site exposure
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.