Driller
Operate, maintain and supervise drilling equipment used to mine resources.
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- What's it like to be a Driller?
- How to become a Driller
- Latest Driller jobs
- Top skills and experience for Drillers
- Is Driller the right role for you?
- Driller role reviews
What's it like to be a Driller?
Drillers oversee the drilling of holes in the earth to extract oil, water, natural gas and minerals. An important part of a Driller’s job is to supervise the movement, installation, maintenance and operation of drilling rigs. Drillers also collect core samples and operate pumping equipment.
Tasks and duties
- Preparing mining sites prior to drilling.
- Moving, assembling and operating drilling rigs and machinery.
- Taking core samples.
- Performing maintenance and repairs and cleaning drilling equipment.
- Recording performance details and keeping logs of operations.
- Undertaking development work such as opening up new shafts.
- Positioning explosives in bore holes and detonating explosives.
- Monitoring drilling operations for safety.
- Operating pumps to extract air, water and other waste.
How to become 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.
- Complete Year 10.
- Consider completing a Certificate III in Drilling Oil and Gas (Onshore) (RII32020) or Certificate III in Drilling Operations (RII31820).
- Gain experience in an entry-level position such as a Driller’s Assistant, for which you don’t usually need any formal qualifications. The minimum requirements are usually a valid C-class manual license, a National Police Check and a Construction Induction Card (White Card).
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Driller employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Drilling
Drilling Operations
Australian HR Licence
HR Vehicle
Construction Induction White Card
4WD Certificate
Service Truck Operation
Working At Heights
First Aid
Grade Control
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Latest Driller reviews
May 2021
This job is not for everyone, but has the potential to be rewarding for the right person
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Drilling Operations
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationBlast hole drilling
The good thingsA good opportunity to get ahead financially and provide for my family. I work an even time 2 weeks on 2 weeks off roster which is great for work life balance and my role is a skill that almost anyone ...
The challengesThe main challenge is being away from you're family and friends. You need to come into the roll with a strong mindset and surrounded by people who can support you in your career as it is hard on both ...
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Mar 2025
I have 12+ years of experience in this field with zero incidents reported during my experience fith
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationMining, Resources & Energy
The good thingsA driller job is more fun work to do, growth in this field is very high.
It teaches to be very responsible, be a leader and have excellent team work spirit
For you to Excel as a driller you should be...
The challengesGaining experience and learning a new thing everyday.
Stress free job and very enjoyable.
Teaches housekeeping responsibility.
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