About Us

 

BWE Drilling is a leading provider of specialised drilling and blasting services to the Australian mining, exploration and construction sectors.

Through our three specialist business units - Waterwell, Drill & Blast, and Exploration - we deliver safe, efficient and reliable solutions across a wide range of project environments.

The Group employing nearly 300 people across WA, NT & QLD is experiencing strong growth nationally, driven by long‑term client relationships, operational capability and a commitment to safety and performance.

 

Our Business Units

BWE Drilling - Drill & Blast

Our Drill & Blast division delivers full production drilling and specialised blasting services across mining and civil projects. Services are designed to achieve high productivity while minimising impact on surrounding environments and active operations.

 BWE Drilling - Exploration

Our Exploration division is an established drilling contractor supporting exploration and mining programs with Air Core, Reverse Circulation and Diamond Drilling services. The team works across diverse greenfield and brownfield projects in Australia.

BWE Drilling - Waterwell

Our Waterwell division specialises in water bore drilling and well services, operating across local government and Tier 1 mining clients in Australia. Projects range from mine‑site water supply to deep artesian bore drilling.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise day to day maintenance activities across site
• Ensure all equipment is serviced, repaired and maintained safely and efficiently
• Coordinate breakdown response and planned maintenance schedules
• Lead, support and develop maintenance personnel
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures
• Work closely with operations to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability
• Manage contractor performance where required

About you

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Supervisor (or similar leadership) role
• Background in drilling, mining or heavy industry strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of mobile plant maintenance
• Confident leading crews in a remote site environment
• Strong safety focus with proven compliance mindset
• Ability to problem solve under pressure and prioritise workloads

What we offer

• Immediate start available
• Stable full time role within an established drilling company
• Supportive operational team environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact on site performance