Dewatering Technician
Dewatering Technician
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong dewatering background who enjoys taking ownership of their work and is confident stepping into a leadership role when required.
Whether you’re currently a Leading Hand or an experienced technician looking to take the next step, we’d like to hear from you.
Offering a family-friendly 2:2 dayshift roster, competitive hourly rates based on experience and the opportunity to transition into a permanent role with our client, this is a position with genuine long-term potential.
What’s On Offer:
- 2:2 FIFO roster from Perth
- Dayshift only
- Competitive hourly rate, negotiable based on experience
- Temp to Perm opportunity
- Long-term career progression with a reputable mining operation
- Flights, camp accommodation and meals provided – FIFO ex Perth
Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining and repairing mine dewatering systems and infrastructure
- Installation, operation and maintenance of diesel and electric dewatering pumps
- Pump change-outs, fault finding and breakdown response
- Installation, maintenance and repair of HDPE/poly pipelines, valves and associated equipment
- Carrying out preventative maintenance and scheduled inspections
- Monitoring water management systems to ensure safe and efficient site operations
- Completing maintenance documentation and reporting
- Assisting with planning daily tasks and coordinating work activities
- Providing leadership, guidance and mentoring to team members when required
- Upholding site safety standards and promoting a positive safety culture
About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience as a Dewatering Technician within the mining industry
- Leadership experience as a Leading Hand or similar, or the ability and confidence to step into the role when required
- Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills
- Experience working on dewatering pumps, pipelines and associated infrastructure
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A proactive approach with a strong commitment to safety
Essential Requirements
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Working at Heights (within 2 years)
- Confined Space Entry (within 2 years)
- National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Poly Welding ticket
Desirable Requirements
- Forklift Licence
- Gas Test Atmospheres
- Previous gold mining experience
- First Aid certificate
If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity where your experience is valued and you can continue developing your leadership skills, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply now or contact Charlotte Reat on 08 9220 4621 or creat@sfrecruit.com.au for a confidential chat.
