Dewatering Operator

2 weeks ago


Karratha Western Australia Karlayura Personnel Full time

Karlayura Personnel is a dedicated Indigenous workforce provider. We are currently seeking an experienced Dewatering Technician to join the Water Management Team at Rio Tinto Hope Downs 1. This is an excellent ongoing opportunity offering a competitive pay rate, great roster options, and an immediate (or within 1 weeks) mobilisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate water trucks and refuel generators
  • Support dewatering operations across site
  • Take and record flow meter readings, install and connect flow meters
  • Service, maintain, and install submersible and surface pumps
  • Work with tailings storage facilities, poly pipelines, fuel transfer systems, and bores
  • Conduct daily operations within an Autonomous Haulage pit (Frontrunner AHS training provided)
  • Perform chemical water/wastewater treatment and maintenance of treatment equipment, including RO systems
  • Identify and report faults while maintaining safe, high-quality work standards

What You'll Need

  • Current Rio Tinto Induction – mandatory
  • HR Licence – mandatory
  • High Risk Work Licence
  • White Card
  • Strong physical fitness and ability to work in varying site conditions
  • Demonstrated experience in water management, dewatering, or similar mine-site roles
  • Ability to pass a full medical and drug & alcohol screening
  • Full Australian working rights

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Long-term, ongoing work with a Tier 1 mining client
  • Excellent team culture and site support
  • Immediate mobilisation available

If you meet the above criteria, please submit your resumenow.



  • agine, Western Australia Keras Pilbara Gold Full time

    Fixed Plant Maintenance Trades rolesAIM Mining Corporation is an emerging gold development company with big plans underway. We currently operate the Warrawoona Gold Project in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia and are now preparing to ramp up operations Nullagine Gold Project. This is a rare opportunity to join a brand-new operation from the...


  • Binduli, Western Australia Norton Gold Fields PTY LTD Full time

    3 Positions AvailableLocation: BinduliRoster: 8:6(Residential Role Only, No FIFO)Residential Address: Kalgoorlie & BoulderRemuneration:Competitive Salary PackageAttractive Performance BonusGenerous Residential Allowance and Site AllowancePrivate Health Cover and Insurance AllowanceGym Membership Discount and Other BenefitsAbout Norton Gold FieldsNorton Gold...

  • Service Manager

    5 days ago


    Australia Franklin Electric Full time

    Department Manufacturing / Operations / Quality Employment Type Full Time Location Australia Workplace type Onsite About the opportunity What you'll bring Why PumpEng? About PumpEng PumpEng is on a mission to redefine underground mine dewatering, prioritising excellence at every turn. Our commitment to innovation, reliability, availability,...


  • Australia Franklin Electric Full time

    Department Sales / Marketing Employment Type Full Time Location Australia Workplace type Hybrid About this opportunity What you'll bring Why PumpEng? About PumpEng PumpEng is on a mission to redefine underground mine dewatering, prioritising excellence at every turn. Our commitment to innovation, reliability, availability, and personalised...


  • Henderson, Western, Australia EnerMech Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

    We Are?We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects.For over 50 years, we've been energizing our clients across the world with unrivalled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life-cycle - offshore and on land.We enable progress through our three global...


  • Australia Covalent Lithium Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Date: 5 Dec 2025Location: Mt Holland, AUCompany: Covalent Lithium Pty LtdAbout UsAt Covalent Lithium, we are genuinely passionate about creating a clean energy future and supporting our teams who enable this vision.Following the commissioning of our mine and concentrator at Mt Holland in 2024, we recently celebrated our first production of battery -grade...


  • Australia BHP Full time

    About BHP At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and...