Horizontal Directional Driller
BH-289314-5
Posted: 21/08/2025
- Competitive
- Australia New South Wales New South Wales
- Permanent
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Alternative & Renewable Energy
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Geothermal
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Mining
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Oil & Gas
Horizontal Directional Driller:
Job Title: Horizontal Directional Driller
Location: FIFO/DIDO – Ideally for candidates based in New South Wales or Victoria but open to other states
Job Type: Permanent Staff – 2/2 rota, 5 weeks additional annual leave, up to 5% bonus with opportunity to progress.
Job Description:
We are seeking experienced Horizontal Directional Drillers to join a cutting-edge operation in NSW. You’ll be part of a 24/7 extraction team deploying innovative underground mining technology using Maxi HDD rig platforms
Responsibilities:
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.
Job Title: Horizontal Directional Driller
Location: FIFO/DIDO – Ideally for candidates based in New South Wales or Victoria but open to other states
Job Type: Permanent Staff – 2/2 rota, 5 weeks additional annual leave, up to 5% bonus with opportunity to progress.
Job Description:
We are seeking experienced Horizontal Directional Drillers to join a cutting-edge operation in NSW. You’ll be part of a 24/7 extraction team deploying innovative underground mining technology using Maxi HDD rig platforms
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain horizontal directional drilling (HDD) equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on drilling equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Work effectively with the drilling crew and site supervisors.
- Experience in HDD operations (Vermeer, Ditch Witch, or similar equipment preferred).
- Gyro experience advantageous.
- Pason (or similar) software experience preferred.
- Experience with other heavy machinery a bonus.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
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.