Dewatering Technician

GOLD FIELDS; Leinster; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% Site Allowance

Private Health Insurance Allowance

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Virgin Velocity reward points

Salary sacrifice options

Increased annual leave entitlements

Long service leave pro rata after 5 yr

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking an experienced underground maintenance technician to support dewatering assets at Agnew mine. You will manage, repair, install and monitor pumps and infrastructure, following safety and statutory requirements.

The role operates on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO from Perth, with competitive site allowances, a quarterly bonus scheme and ample long-term career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Fixed Plant Maintenance, preferably underground.
• Valid WA manual Driver’s Licence.
• Trades Ticket (Plumbing/Mechanical) or similar.
• Basic computer skills; SAP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical repairs, servicing or modifications to maximise machine availability.
• Carry out preventative maintenance of underground dewatering system.
• Fault-finding, diagnosis and repair of damaged pumps and dewatering infrastructure.
• Maintain ancillary equipment.
• Review maintenance processes and propose modern technology.
• Prioritise resource and coordinate all unplanned work.

Skills

Fixed Plant Maintenance

Underground experience

Preventative maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Education

Trades Ticket (Plumbing/Mechanical)

WA manual Driver’s Licence

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Be part of a high-performing underground maintenance team
• Work with modern dewatering systems in a safety-first culture
• Strong team environment with long-term career opportunities

Role Details

Reporting to the Leading Hand: Electrical and Dewatering, you will be responsible for assisting the mining maintenance team to dewater Agnew mine safely and efficiently. This will be achieved by managing, installing, repairing, and monitoring dewatering infrastructure including pumps (diesel and electric) and site infrastructure whilst following policies and procedures, along with statutory regulations.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.

This role is offered as 8 days on, 6 days off, and is Fly in Fly out from Perth.

Benefits include

• 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme
• Virgin Velocity reward points
• Salary sacrifice options
• Increased annual leave entitlements
• Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service

About the role

• Carry out mechanical repairs, servicing or modifications to equipment in such a way as to maximise machine mechanical availability and increase operating efficiency.
• Carry out preventative maintenance of underground dewatering system.
• Carry out fault-finding, diagnosis and repair of damaged pumps, and all dewatering infrastructure.
• Maintain ancillary equipment.
• Carry out the regular review of maintenance processes and investigate, assess and where appropriate, propose modern technology.
• Prioritise resource and coordinate all unplanned work that arises over the course of the week.

About you

• Proven experience in Fixed Plant Maintenance, preferably in an underground environment
• Valid W.A manual Driver’s Licence
• Trades Ticket i.e. (Plumbing, Mechanical, or similar)
• Basic Computer skills in Microsoft Office Programs, SAP would be an advantage
• Knowledge and application of relevant statutory obligations
• HR license, Crane, Dogging, EWP and Forklift tickets would be advantageous to your application

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.