Australia, Darwin
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Conventional Energy
Closing: May 11, 2025

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Introduction

We are hiring a Production Operator in Darwin for a 12-month contract. Responsibilities include preparing and transferring drilling fluids, managing stock, operating forklifts, and supporting HSE and quality standards. A forklift license and relevant experience are required.

What are you going to do 

Essential Responsibilities
PRODUCTION

  • Perform transfer of packaged, liquid and bulk products
  • Preparation of drilling fluids and brines to formulations specified by management using filtration and centrifuging where required.
  • Check that raw materials and packaging is available prior to decanting.
  • Take product samples for QC as detailed in operations procedures.

HSE

  • Meet company expectations for HSE standards and policy.
  • Attend daily toolbox meeting.
  • Participate in the observation system at the required frequency.

QUALITY

  • Ensure stock is received with correct quality paperwork.
  • Ensure product is not shipped to customer if it doesn't meet the required quality specifications.
  • Read and be familiar with the Quality Management Plan.

ADMINISTRATION

  • Advise Site Supervisor of possible stock shortages.
  • Help with stock takes as required.

Essential skills and knowledge 

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Have a High School Diploma or GED and relevant forklift experience( Forklift License Required).
  • Show good experience of working within Quality, Logistics, Warehouse, or Inventory Management environment.
  • Display the ability to identify and resolve problems and be able to implement effective improvements.
  • Show the ability to be a team player and work collaboratively.
  • Demonstrate computer skills and be familiar with MS Office
  • Have ability to work in a physical environment, often involving moving of heavy products.

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently. Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

What we offer 

  • 12-month stable contract with full-time hours (Mon-Fri, 8 hrs/day)
  • Competitive salary with potential for OT and weekend allowances
  • Darwin-based role - no travel or rotation required
  • Hands-on experience in production, QC, and drilling fluid operations with a leading industry player

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Sneha Poranki at p.sneha@brunel.net or +61 8 9429 5645.

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