Dewatering Technician

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

• Full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and attractive benefits package
• A family friendly roster to suit your lifestyle - 8 days on, 6 days off
• Flexible employment options including FIFO and DIDO
• Modern, well-equipped camp featuring ensuite rooms, sports court, and fully equipped gym to keep you comfortable and active while away from home
• A growing company that's supports employee's development

THE ROLE

• Assist the Processing and Maintenance teams in daily operational activities as required and directed
• Ensure remote field service equipment such as gensets, pumping systems, lighting towers, compressors are refuelled, serviced and maintained
• Clean operational areas utilizing mobile equipment around the plant such as IT loaders, bobcat, and forklift work
• Remote field fuel management- refueling, recording fuel consumption, inspections. Ensuring sufficient fuel levels are maintained for uninterrupted operation.
• Carry out critical water management monitoring, recording, and pipeline inspections
• Poly pipe welding repairs and modifications executed as required
• Actively participate in maintenance planning activities
• Maintain detailed maintenance history in Pronto
• Liaise with Contractors and Stakeholders as required

WHAT DO I NEED

• Current "C" Class Manual Western Australian driver's licence
• Experience working within a gold or similar commodity processing plant
• Poly welding ticket
• Telehandler, IT loader, CN and LF tickets desirable
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment
• Familiarity with the safe handling of fuel delivery and monitoring equipment
• Experience in the installation and maintenance of pipelines, pumps & water transfer systems
• Basic understanding of welding techniques and standards, particularly fusion welding for poly pipe
• Experience with a Computerised Maintenance Management System such as Pronto (desired)
• Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• A can-do, team-oriented attitude
• Desire to maintain a proactive safe working environment
• Solid problem-solving skills, with the ability to think on your feet and be adaptable

The Westgold Offer

A range of benefits including:

• A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance
• Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions.

We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver's licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.