DRILLING OPERATOR - (3)
Belgium
BORDERLESS TALENT
Posted Dec 01, 2025
Apply Before Mar 01, 2026
Requirements
- Candidates must have at least Vocational Diploma / Short Course Certificate
- The job requires Male applicants.
- Minimum of 3 years working experience is required for this position
Qualifications
Your responsibilities
Operate large HDD drilling rigs (45–150 tons) via joysticks and control systems
Setting up, aligning and calibrating the drilling rig on site for correct drilling
Performing pre-drill checks to ensure the functionality and readiness of the equipment
Correct execution of the drilling plans
Setting and monitoring drilling parameters (pressure, force, progress)
Support in the construction, relocation and dismantling of the machines
Working on site with the whole team: pulling pipes, laying cables, carrying out preparatory
work
Working closely with the drilling team, engineers and other personnel at the yard
Executing the drilling plan and making adjustments where necessary to avoid obstacles and
achieve the desired result
Identifying and resolving operational problems or malfunctions during drilling
Performing basic maintenance, inspection and minor repairs of the equipment
What do you bring?
Proven experience with HDD drilling with large rigs (45–150 tonnes)
Understanding HDD processes and experience with technical drawings, plans, and drilling
parameters
Flexibility to travel and work longer days where necessary ( Can be up to 15h in 1 day as
circumstances require. )
Willingness to travel (200 km around HQ APK Drilling, sometimes abroad)
Good communication skills (English)
Team player who can also work independently
Interested in this position?
Contact Details
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No fees should be collected during this application process.
Be wary of illegal recruiters.

