- Join a specialist contractor delivering pumping and dewatering solutions.
- Assist Pump Fitters with slurry pump rebuilds and servicing activities.
- FIFO opportunities across WA gold mine sites.
Join a well-established specialist contractor delivering pumping, dewatering and dredging solutions across major mining operations throughout Western Australia.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Trades Assistant looking to gain experience with slurry pumps, dewatering systems, and wet-plant environments while working alongside experienced Pump Fitters.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with Telehandler operations where required
- Assist Pump Fitters with slurry pump rebuilds and servicing activities
- Support fault finding and reliability maintenance works
- Assist with bearing, seal and pump component replacements
- Work around dewatering systems, slurry transfer equipment and tailings ponds
- Maintain safe work practices around wet-plant and exclusion zone environments
- Follow shutdown, maintenance and site safety procedures
- Support general mechanical maintenance and housekeeping activities
About You
- Previous experience as a Trades Assistant, Mechanical TA or Maintenance Assistant
- Mining, civil, dewatering, pumping or processing plant experience advantageous
- Comfortable working in wet environments and around slurry systems
- Current Driver's License
- Telehandler ticket is required
What's On Offer?
- FIFO opportunities across WA gold mine sites
- Ongoing roster with consistent work
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- 8:6 roster, 12-hour days
- Competitive rates $55-$60hr based on experience
- Work alongside experienced Pump Fitters and gain specialist industry experience
- Opportunity to develop skills in slurry pumping, dewatering and dredging operations
RESPECTFULLY AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS ONLY
For more information about this opportunity, please click APPLY or contact Melvern on *********** or via email on ********************************
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications
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