Dewatering Technician

Westgold Personnel Pty Ltd; Higginsville; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance based bonus

Group salary continuous insurance

Health and wellness allowance

Health insurance discount

Leave policies incl. IVF, surrogacy, &

Job summary

Westgold is offering full-time, permanent roles at the Higginsville operation in Norseman. You will support processing and maintenance teams, service remote field equipment, manage fuel, and assist with water/pipeline systems while ensuring safe operations. A strong mechanical background and relevant tickets are essential.

The role includes 8 days on, 6 off, FIFO/DIDO options, and a comprehensive benefits package including a base salary, site and wellbeing allowances, and an STI bonus up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Current C Class Manual Western Australian driver’s licence.
• Experience in gold or similar commodity processing plant.
• Poly welding ticket is desirable.
• Telehandler, IT loader, CN and LF tickets are desirable.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Familiarity with safe handling of fuel delivery and monitoring equipment.
• Experience with pipelines, pumps and water transfer systems.
• Basic welding techniques for poly pipe.

Responsibilities

• Assist Processing and Maintenance teams in daily operational activities.
• Maintain and service remote field equipment: gensets, pumping systems, lighting towers, compressors.
• Remote fuel management: refuel, record consumption, inspections.
• Maintain fuel levels for uninterrupted operation.
• Clean operational areas around the plant using mobile equipment.
• Monitor water management and pipeline inspections; assist with welding repairs as needed.
• Participate in maintenance planning activities.
• Maintain maintenance history in Pronto; liaise with contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

C Class WA license (manual)

Mechanical aptitude

Fuel handling

Pipeline & water systems knowledge

Pronto CMMS familiarity

Tools

Poly welding ticket

Telehandler ticket

IT Loader / CN & LF tickets

Job description

THE WESTGOLD OFFER

Full-time, permanent positions based at our Higginsville Operation in Norseman.

Remuneration includes base salary + site allowance + wellbeing allowance + up to 15% STI bonus + Superannuation.

A family friendly roster to suit your lifestyle – 8 days on, 6 days off, flying in and out on Tuesdays 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
• Maintain and service remote field service equipment: gensets, pumping systems, lighting towers, compressors.
• Remote field fuel management - refuel, record fuel consumption, inspections.
• Maintain sufficient fuel levels for uninterrupted operation.
• Clean operational areas around the plant utilising mobile equipment: IT loaders, bobcat, and forklift work.
• Monitor and record critical water management and pipeline inspections
• Poly pipe welding repairs and modifications executed as required
• 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

The Westgold Offer:

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.

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 [e-mail] 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. At Westgold we offer more than a job, we offer you a career. Coming to work every day isn't just about getting the job done, it's about camaraderie, it's about feeling a sense of achievement and it's about fulfilling your role alongside your work mates. Our teams possess a wealth of knowledge and are willing to share their experiences. We welcome entry level candidates to our workforce in addition to highly experienced professionals looking to make their mark within a growing organisation. Diversity and inclusion for employees from all backgrounds is a high priority for us as we strive to be an ongoing employer of choice and are committed to upholding workplace equality. With the guidance of our Core Values, we believe in providing a safe and harmonious workplace that encourages thinking outside of the box and employee engagement that benefits both the business and the employee. Don't see your dream role but still want to introduce yourself? Check out this video to see what its like..