Had a pre-employment medical for a drilling offsider role. How close am I really?
I applied for an entry-level Driller’s Offsider role with a WA drilling company. Recruiter called and said the manager had reviewed my resume and I was “good to move forward” for the next step.
They told me the role was about $45/hr, 12-hour days, 2:1 roster, caravan-based rather than camp. They asked for passport, visa, licence, Working at Heights, First Aid, etc., and references through Referoo.
I completed the pre-employment medical last Friday through Knight Health. Clinic said everything looked good and they would send results to the employer. I haven’t done drug and alcohol yet, so I assume that may come later before mobilisation/site entry.
It’s now Wednesday and I haven’t heard back yet, so around 3 business days.
For people in drilling/mining: does an employer-paid medical usually mean you’re a preferred candidate, or do companies send several people through? How long did it take you to hear back after medical? Could references/mobilisation admin be slowing it down?
Not counting it as confirmed until contract/start date, just trying to understand how strong of a sign it is.
Cheers.