Drilling Engineer

Lead the planning, design and execution of eight deep vertical boreholes supporting underground mine refrigeration infrastructure. Develop drilling, casing, cementing and drilling fluid programmes to support safe and efficient project delivery. Provide technical oversight during drilling operations, monitoring performance, borehole stability, deviation and operational risks. Design and verify casing installations, cementing programmes and pressure testing requirements. Support the mobilisation, commissioning and start-up of specialised drilling equipment. Monitor drilling performance, penetration rates, fluid losses, groundwater inflows and equipment utilisation. Troubleshoot operational challenges including lost circulation, unstable ground, stuck tools and casing installation issues. Coordinate with project, geotechnical, survey, underground mining and contractor teams to ensure successful execution. Prepare technical documentation including drilling programmes, engineering calculations, risk assessments and progress reports. Participate in HAZIDs, JHAs, technical reviews and project planning activities. Ensure all activities comply with project specifications, industry standards and Western Australian mining legislation