Driller, Kaiwhakawiri papa
Also known as
- Non-hydrocarbon driller, hydrocarbon driller, bore driller, raise drill operator, drill operator, exploration driller, geotech driller
Drillers assemble and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to test for and extract minerals, liquids, and gases in the Earth.
Your pay could be
$57K
Lower
$71K to $124K
Most common
$177K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Drillers
- usually work long hours in shifts and may be on call
- usually work in different places, and may travel nationally to worksites
- may work in all weather conditions in hazardous, noisy and dirty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be safety conscious, identify and solve problems and work well under pressure
Tasks
- use drilling machines and equipment
- install drilling equipment at work sites
- operate pumps and air compressors
- measure drilling areas and work sites
- move heavy equipment using cranes
- pour drilling materials into drill holes
- repair drilling equipment parts
- record drilling activity
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Enterprising
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need experience and training to become a driller and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Drilling (Level 5)
- a Class 2 driver licence or higher with a special-type vehicle endorsement
- to pass a police check and medical assessment
- a First Aid Certificate
- to be a member of the New Zealand Drillers Federation (NZDF)
- to pass a drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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