Driller and Rope Technician

Job Overview

Job Description

About the role
Pointe Engineering is seeking a Driller and Rope Technician to join its slope stabilisationteam in Townsville, Queensland. This role combines rope-access geotechnical workwith specialist limited-access drilling on steep slopes and difficult-to-access sites. Thesuccessful applicant will work as part of a field crew to deliver safe and effectivegeotechnical solutions across a range of projects.
Key responsibilities
Carry out geotechnical works using rope-access techniques, including scaling,drilling, shotcrete application, steel fixing, and installation of tension mesh and gabion cages.
Perform specialist limited-access drilling from ropes for slope stabilisation andgeotechnical projects.
Work safely on ropes, steep slopes and rugged terrain in challenging outdoorenvironments.
Inspect and maintain rope-access equipment and drilling tools, following safetyprocedures and site requirements.
Complete daily logs, safety documentation and other basic operational reporting.
Support the site crew across drilling, stabilisation and related constructionactivities as required.
About you
Minimum IRATA Level 1 certification with at least 500 hours of rope-accessexperience; Level 2 or Level 3 certification is highly desirable.
Experience in geotechnical works, including drilling, scaling, shotcrete, steel fixing,tension mesh or gabion installation.
Physically fit and confident working at heights, on steep slopes and in restricted-access environments.
Good understanding of workplace health and safety and rope-access procedures.
Organised, able to complete basic paperwork and comfortable using basictechnology.
Reliable team player willing to assist with a range of site activities.
White Card.
Work at Heights certification.
National Police Clearance.
Current driver's licence.
Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug screening.
About us
Pointe Engineering is an Australian specialist ground improvement contractor providinggeotechnical investigation, ground stabilisation and slope stabilisation services forinfrastructure, mining and construction projects. The company delivers practical, safeand efficient solutions across challenging terrain and restricted-access environments.
Benefits
Full-time employment with 38 ordinary hours per week.
Salary of AUD $79,000 $108,000 per annum, commensurate with skills andexperience.
Exposure to specialist rope-access drilling and slope stabilisation projects.
A supportive, safety-focused team environment.
Opportunities to develop technical skills across geotechnical and constructionactivities.