Drill System Technician & Operator
- The annual base salary when in Australia starts from $102,380 per annum.
- Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $172,917 per annum.
- A generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 15.4% will be paid in addition to salary and allowances.
- You will accrue recreation leave at the equivalent of 20 days per annum pro rata. Please note that recreation leave is not available in Antarctica but will be paid out on return to Australia.
As a Drill System Technician & Operator with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) will be part of the team operating the deep drill system in Antarctica. The million-year ice core (MYIC) project is a multi-year effort to drill Antarctica’s oldest continuous ice core at a remote inland site known as Dome Concordia North, over 1,100 km inland from Casey Station. We are seeking skilled hands-on ice core drill technicians and operators to support the AAD drill system operation, servicing, maintenance and repairs. The AAD deep drill is a cable-suspended mechanical drill designed to recover ice cores to a depth of over 3000 m.
As part of a small drilling team, Drilling Technicians and Operators are key members in undertaking operation of the highly specialised deep ice drilling system, servicing, maintenance and repairs to associated infrastructure and maintenance of drill system electrical and communications systems.
Lead Drill System Technician & Operator
- The annual base salary when in Australia starts from $116,348 per annum.
- Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $186,885 per annum.
- A generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 15.4% will be paid in addition to salary and allowances.
- You will accrue recreation leave at the equivalent of 20 days per annum pro rata. Please note that recreation leave is not available in Antarctica but will be paid out on return to Australia.
As part of a small drilling team with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), the Lead Drill System Technician and Operator will lead the operation of the highly specialised deep ice drilling system, servicing, maintenance and repairs to associated infrastructure and maintenance of drill system electrical and communications systems.
What we are looking for
Essential - Drill System Technician and Operator
To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:
Qualifications/licences
Provide copy with application:
- Trade or Technical Certificate - It is mandatory that personnel have either or both of the following requirements:
- Relevant experience and a mechanical technician or electrical technician trade qualification
- A degree or diploma in engineering from an Australian tertiary institution
- Driver’s licence – Current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence
- Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service employees are required to be Australian citizens. Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens.
Obtain prior to commencement:
- Valid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
- Provide basic emergency life support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
- Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement
Knowledge and experience
- Demonstrated ability to deliver technical solutions to problems and issues under limited direction and at times with limited resources
- Practical hands-on experience supporting complex technical projects as:
- a mechanical technician/engineer servicing maintaining and installing precision mechanical components, operating machine tools, including manual lathes and milling machines to produce precision mechanical components; OR
- an electrical technician/engineer with verified communication and control system experience.
Desirable - Drill System Technician and Operator
Knowledge and experience
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Proven deep ice core drilling experience in polar regions
Essential - Lead Drill System Technician and Operator
To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:
Qualifications/licences
Provide copy with application:
- Trade or Technical Certificate – It is mandatory that personnel have proven experience with deep ice core drilling systems AND either or both of the following requirements:
- Relevant experience and a mechanical technician or electrical technician trade qualification
- A degree or diploma in engineering from an Australian tertiary institution
- Driver’s licence – Current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence
- Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service employees are required to be Australian citizens. Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens.
Obtain prior to commencement:
- Valid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
- Provide basic emergency life support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
- Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement
Knowledge and experience
- Deep ice core drilling experience in polar regions
- Demonstrated experience leading small teams in remote and/or challenging environments
- Demonstrated ability to deliver technical (mechanical or electrical) solutions to problems and issues under limited direction and at times with limited resources
- Extensive practical hands-on experience leading projects as:
- an electrical technician or engineer with verified communication and control system experience OR
- a mechanical technician or engineer manufacturing, fabricating and installing precision mechanical components
Contact
For general enquiries, please email the Hays Expeditioner Recruitment Team at antarctica@hays.com.au.
For job specific (technical or trade related) enquiries, or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Joel Pedro at joel.pedro@aad.gov.au.
Applications will not be accepted via email.
How to apply
- Read about the essential information for all applicants and life as an expeditioner. This is an overview of the recruitment and selection process.
- Review the job description. This describes the job and specifies essential qualifications and experience. It also tells you what documents you need to attach to your application.
- Have your documents ready to attach (e.g., licences, qualifications and current CV/résumé). You must include these to be considered for the job.
- When you have completed steps 1 to 3 above, click ‘Apply Now’✱ to start your application. Applications will not be accepted via email.
