Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

NES Fircroft has partnered with some of the world’s largest diversified upstream oilfield service companies. They are currently looking for several entry-level Heavy Equipment Operators – HC/MC Drivers to assist in the Wireline, Fracking, and Cementing Operations for their jobs sites in Roma, QLD, and Moomba, SA, on a FIFO roster.These roles do not require any previous experience in the Oil and Gas sector (but if you have some will be advantageous); it is a very good opportunity to kick off or further develop your career in the industry if you have the right attitude and possess the required tickets/certificates.This assignment is based on a fixed-term contract of 6 months/12 months, with the possibility of an extension; full-time opportunities with the client are also available for suitable candidates.Only candidates living in Australia, preferably in QLD or SA, and with full working rights will be considered.Responsibilities 

• Drive Heavy and Multi combination trucks and other vehicles to and from the job site.
• Keep track of fuel, maintain truck history books and service, service & complete pre-departure checks.
• Manual laboring: Lift, handle, load, and unload trucks, rig up, rig down logging tools.
• Clean and service equipment after jobs.
• Handle and make up equipment for calibrations.
• Assist in the repair and/or maintenance operations as per the supervisor’s instructions.
• Taking instructions from other crew members and working from the bottom up and as part of a team.
• Fill out the required reports.

Requirements

• HC/MC License is a MUST – i.e. (unrestricted) Road-ranger/crash box licensed/experienced will be advantageous.
• A high-risk License (Forklift, Dogman, Rigger, Crane) is desired.
• RII Ticket/Certification for the Front-End Loader is desired.
• Willing and able to handle manual labor for long 12-hour days.
• Willing to commit to a rotating roster (FIFO) and working away from home.
• Willing and able to take instruction from other crew members and work from the bottom up and as part of a team.
• Able to provide a clear Police-Check record.
• Able to pass a full pre-employment medical with Drug and Alcohol test.
• Full working rights in Australia.

On offer

• These roles are FIFO, working on 3 weeks on/3-2 weeks off roster.
• 12hrs days (6 am/6 pm or vice versa) with a competitive salary package and penalty rates applicable.
• Training will be provided, and plenty of career development in the industry.
• Accommodation, travel, and meals are provided while onsite.
• Long-distance travel between work locations may require candidates to mobilize from major capital cities – Adelaide for ”MOOMBA, SA” and Brisbane for ”ROMA, QLD.”
• Contract extensions and full-time opportunities for the right candidates are available.
• The immediate start was available.

If you have the required skills and experience and want to join a fast-paced environment, we look forward to receiving your application.With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive, and Chemicals sectors worldwide. With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we can 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 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.With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive, and Chemicals sectors worldwide. With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we can 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 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.Average Salary: €35