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A Drilling Supervisor oversees drilling operations in a range of industries. You’ll use specialist equipment to extract minerals, liquids or gases from the earth. You might supervise a team of employees and ensure operations are running safely and efficiently. Drilling Supervisors may take samples of raw materials, set up and relocate equipment and carry out servicing and maintenance of equipment.
Drilling Supervisors should have strong leadership skills and be able to communicate with colleagues from various departments. You’ll attend to multiple issues at one time and should have good organisational skills. Time management is important and you may have to handle basic administrative tasks. Drilling Supervisors may work irregular hours and have to travel long distances to a work site.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Drilling Supervisor.
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The Certificate IV in Drilling Operations (RII40920) is for drillers who want to step up to a supervisory role, or for senior drillers who want to convert their years of industry experience into a formal qualification. This nationally recognised training course covers different types of industrial drilling (blast hole, seismic, geotechnical, water well, artesian bore, foundation, mineral production) — and it can be completed on the job or via RPL (recognition of prior learning). Graduate with the skills and confidence to supervise site operations and mobilise equipment, materials, and work crews..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Drilling Supervisor generally earns $1,750 per week ($91,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in the drilling industry has decreased in recent years. There are currently 6,900 people employed in this field in Australia compared to 8,600 five years ago. Drilling Supervisors may find work across various regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in becoming a Drilling Supervisor, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Drilling Operations. This course will develop your skills in all areas of drilling and addresses a range of fields including blast hole, seismic, geotechnical, water well, artesian bore, foundation and mineral production.
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