Pump Fitter – Underground

ROSTER:8/6 (Residential or FIFO ex Perth available)

PACKAGE:Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Pump Fitter to support dewatering activities across our underground mines at Bullant, Enterprise, Tuart and Federal. This role is responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of critical underground dewatering infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable and continuous water management to support production and development activities.

Working both independently and alongside our Electrical, Operations and Environmental teams, you will provide hands‑on mechanical support that keeps our underground environments safe, dry and compliant.

KEY DUTIES AND TASKS

- Install, maintain and operate underground dewatering systems including pumps, Mono pumps, sumps, pipelines and wells.

- Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance to optimise equipment reliability.

- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime and maintain safe operations.

- Monitor system performance and adjust flow or equipment to ensure efficient water control.

- Complete accurate records of maintenance tasks, inspections and system conditions.

- Assist with pump relocations, pipe construction and site water‑management planning.

- Ensure compliance with water discharge requirements and environmental standards.

- Collaborate with Underground Operations, Electrical and Maintenance teams to deliver timely, safe and effective work.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

- Trade Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical (Fitter / Fitter & Turner / Mechanical Fitter).

- 1-2 years of experience in dewatering, water management, or related fields including poly welding, AIC technician work, pump fitting, or pipeline installation.
(underground experience highly regarded).

- Strong experience with pumps including mono pumps, pipelines and water‑management systems.

- Sound mechanical knowledge with basic electrical awareness.

- Ability to work autonomously in a demanding underground environment.

- Strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills.

- Effective communication and reporting capability.

- Current C‑Class Driver’s Licence (required for travel between sites).

- Desirable: High Risk Work Licences (dogging, rigging, forklift).

BENEFITS

- Permanent full-time role with immediate start.

- Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.

- Receive $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.

- Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.

- Receive up to 10% short‑term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.

- A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover.

- A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.

- Pro‑ratio long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

- How many years’ experience do you have as a Dewatering Technician?

- Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?

- What’s your expected annual base salary?

- Do you have underground mining experience?

- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

- How many years’ experience do you have as a Pump Fitter?

- Are you willing to relocate for this role?

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