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Interested in a Career in Drilling?

Drilling is not just about making a hole in the ground in the hope of finding oil. There are different types of drilling and they all play a vital role in the development and growth of New Zealand. They are:

  • Geotechnical and foundation/construction
  • Water Well
  • Mineral exploration and investigation
  • Blast hole and seismic
  • Environmental
  • Geothermal
  • Oil and gas

 

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What jobs are there in Drilling?

  • Drillers Assistant
  • Driller
  • Senior Driller
  • Driller Supervisor
  • Floorman
  • Derrickman
  • Rig Manager
  • Tool Pusher
  • Administrators
  • Health and Safety Managers

 

On-the-job training organised through other ITO’s:

  • Mechanic
  • Electrician
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What skills could you learn on the job?

  • Different drilling methods
  • Welding
  • Mechanical work
  • Driving trucks, rigs, tractors, 4wd’s
  • Engineering skills
  • Rig safety and emergency procedures
  • Working with drilling fluid systems
  • Working in teams
  • Communicating with customers and suppliers

 

 

National Qualifications

The Drilling qualifications registered on the NZQA Framework, are recognised in New Zealand and Australia.

See our webpage on the Drilling National Certificates and Diplomas

 

More Information and Job Opportunities:

You can contact EXITO for details of companies in your region that you could approach for more information or a job – or you could visit company websites on our Links page, and go from there.

 
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