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South Australia Oil Rig Jobs
Ensign Energy leads the way as one of the most advanced land-based drilling companies globally, renowned for its expertise and innovation.
Start your career with Ensign in South Australia and enjoy top-tier training alongside competitive benefits tailored to your growth.
If you’re seeking oil rig jobs and drilling jobs, Ensign offers an unbeatable environment to build your career and achieve personal growth. With a focus on safety, quality, and technological advancement, we ensure every project is delivered with excellence.
At Ensign in South Australia, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that values safety, hard work, and exceptional results, providing a strong foundation for your success.
Check out our current job opportunities in South Australia and apply today to start your journey with Ensign!
The foundation of our success lies in our hardworking team, whose efforts we greatly admire. We are united in our commitment to growth and reaching new milestones.
Oilfield & Gas Jobs in South Australia
At Ensign in South Australia, we offer oil rig jobs and drilling positions with competitive benefits and comprehensive training to help you thrive.
Check out our job opportunities and start building your future with us now!
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Join the Ensign team in South Australia and be part of a dynamic organization committed to innovation and excellence in delivering superior oilfield services.
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Why Build Your Career with Ensign?
- Long-term career opportunities in South Australia
- Work with advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment
- Immediate openings for full-time permanent positions
- Enhanced 2024 industry daily rig and training rates
- Family-oriented FIFO/DIDO rosters: 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off
- Crew change hubs in Adelaide, Toowoomba, and Perth
- Full PPE provided, including coveralls, gloves, hard hats, and safety glasses
- Reimbursement of up to $250 for prescription safety glasses every two years
- Annual reimbursement of up to $150 for steel-toe boots
- Tailored technical and leadership development programs for career advancement
- Opportunities for certifications, tickets, and industry-specific training
- Ensign Referral Incentive Program
- Service Awards and Employee Recognition initiatives
- Enhanced health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
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 South Australia FAQs
Ensign hires for a variety of oilfield positions, including:
- Floorhand/Roughneck
- Lead Floorhand/Motorhand
- Derrickhand
- Assistant Driller
- Driller
- Rig Manager/Tool Pusher
- Mechanic
- Electrician
- HSE Advisor
- Office Based Positions
To view all of our available positions, please browse the job postings above.
- Must be over 18 years old
- Must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have an open work visa
- Unrestricted manual driver’s license (essential)
- Operate 4×4 vehicles in the field
- Desirable certifications:
- CPR
- Senior First Aid
- DCGI/ISI
- Breathing Apparatus
- Confined Space
- Gas Testing and Monitoring
- Working at Heights
- Previous experience working in:
- Trade background/laboring experience
- Previous mining / oil & gas experience
- Additional certificates depending on the type of well & location
- Previous experience in either labourer or manual handling type roles
- 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
- Be able to work safely and quickly, and think ahead to the next procedure
- Be in good physical condition (strength and agility are necessary)
- Enjoy working as a member of a team
- Understand that most operations involve work at remote locations involving camps
- Applicants will be required to pass a full functional and medical assessment, including spirometry, hearing assessment, and drug and alcohol testing
Ensign will be particularly interested in those applicants who have:
- An unrestricted vehicle driver’s license
- Drilling or similar oilfield experience
- A background in heavy manual labour jobs
- A trades background
- Experience working in a team environment
- A high level of motivation
- A high work ethic
*Offers of employment may be made upon confirmation that the applicant has the physical capacity to perform the job. This is done by completing a medical and a functional capacity test conducted by a medical facility nominated by Ensign, and the cost is borne by Ensign.
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.