Based in the beautiful Latrobe Valley, Drilltec is one of Victoria's leading drilling companies with a diverse range of rigs, clients, and opportunities. We have long-term contracts around the state for a diverse range of roles and are looking for experienced drillers to help us grow to meet and exceed our clients' expectations. Drilltec specializes in large and deep water bores. Live in a region with excellent rural and urban living where pristine beaches, snowfields, the famous Gippsland Lakes, and Melbourne are all within easy close reach. Most drillers go home each day. Why spend your life in airports and camps in the middle of deserts? Benefits and Perks to this role: Most jobs situated locally allowing for routine work weeks (i.e., go home each day normally) Flexible workplace for family-friendly work/life balance Supportive management giving you independence and confidence in your abilities Opportunities for further training and personal development Modern electronic job management system (i Pad interface) for fast and easy documentation This is an ideal job for someone who has put in the hard yards in bouncing down miles of dirt tracks, and living in camps but now needs time for a family while still wanting to use their hard-earned skills and knowledge. Suitable candidates will: Have a strong understanding of water bore drilling, primarily drilling large and deep mud rotary bores Be able to organise, maintain, and manage equipment for each drill site Supervise and direct offsiders Conduct and complete necessary safety paperwork and processes Have a general mechanical understanding to help communicate and identify potential or real issues with equipment Be willing to work in a range of locations around Victoria from time to time, and possibly interstate Be physically fit and enjoy hands-on, technically demanding work Have good communication skills to communicate with Supervisor, clients, and peers Pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test Minimum Requirements: Current water bore Driller's Licence (Class 2-3 preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr