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Oilfield Jobs in Australia
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Australia OILFIELD JOBS
Ensign Energy is one of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced land-based drilling companies.
When you start a career with Ensign in Australia, you will receive quality training and competitive benefits.
If you are searching for oil rig jobs, you will find no better place than Ensign to boost your career and grow personally. Our team is focused on safety, excellence, and innovations. Each project we conduct is of the highest quality; with new technologies at your fingertips and a supportive dynamic team in which to work, this comes as standard.
As an Ensign employee, you will find yourself working in teams where everyone is committed to working hard and safely, takes pride in what they are doing, and achieves the best results from their efforts.
View our current career opportunities and apply today.
We value the team driving our success. We take pride in a hard day’s work. And we always strive to learn more.
OIL & GAS JOBS IN Australia
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Join the Ensign team and experience the energy of a dynamic organization committed to innovation and excellence. Be part of a global leader in delivering superior oilfield services, making a significant impact worldwide.
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Why work for Ensign?
- Long-Term Work Opportunities, Australia Wide Operations
- Work with industry-leading technology and high-spec equipment
- Immediate Full-time permanent positions
- Increased, Competitive 2024 industry daily rig and training rates
- Even-time Family-friendly FIFO/DIDO rosters – 3 weeks-on, 3 weeks-off
- Crew change out of Adelaide, Toowoomba, and Perth
- Supplied PPE (including coveralls, hard hat, safety gloves, and safety glasses)
- Reimbursement of up to $250 for prescription safety glasses every two years
- Reimbursement of up to $150 for Steel Cap Boots once per year
- Ensign employee focused technical and leadership skill development, industry qualifications / tickets and other specific training for career path progression.
- Ensign Referral Incentive Program
- Ensign Service Award & Employee Recognition Programs
- Expanded health and wellbeing services through our Employee Assistance Program
Ensign Australia Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must have working rights in Australia to be eligible to apply. Applicant must either live in Australia or hold the appropriate working rights.
All qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. We embrace the diversity of our people and flexible working arrangements to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we serve.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
Testimonials
One of the best parts of my job is getting to work with some amazing people. The people on-site aren’t just good at their job and dedicated to their profession, but they are mindful of the culture we foster on-site and are mindful of the psychological effects working remotely can have on individuals.
Having the opportunity to join the E974 team as NOCR. It is a pleasure to work with such a highly skilled and professional workforce. This particular rig has the best morale and closest bunch of crews I have seen in the industry for quite a long time. It is good to see such a good culture across the entire 4 crews as this is a big help to the operational side of things. I look forward to the challenges of next year and working closely with the E974
To be able to come to work with a great group of colleagues.
Catching up with my crew on break, meeting their families, going camping and fishing with them. We’ve shared a lot of laughs away from the rig and brought plenty of stories back with us.
Was Rig 970 and the team completing a 5000 km Rig move from the Northern Territory back to Western Australia, with no equipment damage, incident free and on time and schedule. just shows that preplanning and communication you can complete any scale size job safely. There was a lot of great team work and also hard work.
The Employee Journey
From your first day at Ensign, we will help you discover new skills and acquire knowledge that prepares you to enhance your career so you can achieve your professional goals.
Oilfield Jobs Australia FAQs
What types of oilfield positions does Ensign hire for?
Ensign hires for a variety of oilfield positions, including:
- Entry Level Leasehands
- Floorhand/Roughneck
- Lead Floorhand/Motorhand
- Derrickhand
- Assistant Driller
- Driller
- Rig Manager/Tool Pusher
- Mechanic
- Electrician
- HSE Advisor
- Office Based Positions
- Welder
- Truck Drivers / Truck Pushers
To view all available positions, click here.
What qualifications or skills are required for an oilfield job?
- Must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have an open work visa
- Must be over 18 years old
- Unrestricted manual driver’s license (essential)
- Desirable certifications:
- Relevant Australian Qualification in Onshore Oil/Gas Drilling – Cert III, IV or Diploma
- Well Control Ticket for AD/Driller to RM levels ONLY.
- Senior First Aid
- CPR
- Breathing Apparatus
- Confined Space
- Gas Testing and Monitoring
- Working at Heights
- Operate 4×4 vehicles in the field
- Entry Level Roles – Previous experience working in:
- Trade background/ heavy manual laboring experience
- Previous FIFO or DIDO mining, mineral or oil & gas drilling experience
- Remote locations / weather
- Agree to work a rotating shift schedule that operates 24 hours a day with a 3-week on, 3-week off roster
- Understand that all Ensign operations and locations have a zero-tolerance policy regarding illegal drugs and alcohol
- Be well-coordinated and a strong communicator
- Be able to work safely and quickly, and think ahead to the next procedure
- Be in good physical condition and able to pass a pre-employment medical (strength and agility are necessary) /
- Applicants will be required to pass a full functional and medical assessment, including spirometry, hearing assessment, and drug and alcohol testing
- Enjoy working as a member of a team
- Understand that most operations involve work at remote locations involving camps
How can I stand out as a candidate?
- Drilling or similar oilfield experience
- A background in heavy manual labour jobs
- A trades background
- An unrestricted vehicle driver’s license
- Experience working in a team environment
- A high level of motivation
- A high work ethic
Are oilfield jobs hard?
Oilfield jobs can be very physically demanding and challenging, especially for those who are new to the industry. Expect to be outside in all-weather elements, working long hours, while being away from home.
Ensign Energy Services Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.