Dewatering Technician

15 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia Macmahon Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About Macmahon Maintenance Masters

Macmahon Maintenance Masters (MMM) provides labour support to Macmahon's surface and underground mining operations. The team is composed of experienced tradespeople and is suited to someone who is technically experienced, confident in their abilities and excited by the prospect of a new challenge every day

MMM is seeking experienced underground Dewatering Technicians (Pump Fitters) to join the team.

Project Location: The underground project is located 330 kilometres northeast of Kalgoorlie and utilises the Tropicana Gold Mine camp.

About the role

• 8:6 rosters (ALL DAYS) - FIFO from Perth OR Kalgoorlie

• Casual OR Casual to Permanent employment available to suit you

• Company Vehicle provided

• Annual loyalty bonus and it gets better every year of service

Roles and Responsibilities not limited to the following:

  • Assisting the Clients Fixed Plant maintenance teams with in-pit dewatering pump maintenance, operation, relocation as required and requested.
  • Daily inspection of all underground Primary and, if directed, the Contractor's secondary dewatering equipment and locations.
  • Weekly greasing and servicing of all primary dewatering pumps, including washing out of hoppers and wash down of pump stations.
  • Repair and maintenance of all primary dewatering pumps, including managing rotatable units for repair. Managing required tools, spares and stock held on site.
  • Design, manage, and execute preventative maintenance programs involving pump infrastructure.
  • Provide input and advice into the design and placement of dewatering infrastructure and the selection and purchase of dewatering equipment, order parts and set up spares etc
  • Other ad-hoc tasks such as repair and maintenance of grout mixers and pumps, airleg drills and machines, cable tensioners, etc
  • Assisting both Underground and Surface operations where required and be available for call out on Night shift if needed.

About you

  • Preferred Australian recognised Trade Certificate - Mechanical (Machinist, Fixed Plant OR Fitter & Turner).
  • High risk License with Forklift, Dogging and CN Qualifications.
  • Experience operating Franna's and telehandlers.
  • Proven experience in the repairs and maintenance of centrifugal and cavity/helical rotor style Dewatering pumps (Challenge WTx3 pumps)
  • Experience with Poly welding or have the desire and ability to obtain this competency.
  • Exceptional diagnostic and troubleshooting / interpretive skills.
  • Physically fit for the demands of the role
  • Proven ability to operate in a safe and efficient manner
  • Ability to work independently as well as a part of the team
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Current C Class MANUAL Drivers Licence - Mandatory

Macmahon benefits

  • Ongoing career development opportunities - Challenge. Develop. Grow.
  • Dedicated lifestyle, financial and mental health support
  • Salary sacrifice options for flights, vehicles, airport parking and A LOT more
  • Access to a wide range of employee discounts with Macmahon retail, vehicle, insurance and banking partners

Be More at Macmahon

Across Macmahon's team, you will find positive stories of people embracing opportunities to develop and grow their careers going on to celebrate impressive career milestones that contribute to our success. With over 9,000 highly skilled people in our team, we're proud of the values-based culture we have built over 60 years which is the driving force propelling our people to continually aspire to Be More.

Recruitment process

Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks. Proof of working rights in Australia (valid passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or current visa grant notification) is also required.

Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

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