Dewatering Technician

Gold Fields; Shire Of Laverton; In loco; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus up to 10%

Monthly private health allowance

6 weeks annual leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Cultural leave aligned to roster hours

FIFO parking discount

$10K referral bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Gold Fields is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to join the underground dewatering team at Granny Smith. Reporting to the Electrical Leading Hand, you will install, inspect and repair dewatering infrastructure, including diesel and electric pumps, while upholding safety standards.

This role operates on an 8 days on / 6 days off, 7 nights on / 7 days off roster and offers FIFO from Perth or drive-in/drive-out from the Goldfields region.

Competenze

• Fixed Plant Maintenance experience, ideally underground.
• WA Manual Driver's Licence required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP is advantageous.
• Knowledge of statutory obligations relevant to mining.
• HR licence and tickets (Crane, Dogging, EWP, Forklift) are advantageous.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Fixed Plant Maintenance

Underground maintenance

WA Manual Drivers Licence

Microsoft Office

SAP

Statutory obligations knowledge

HR licence

Crane ticket

Dogging

EWP

Forklift

Strumenti

SAP

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

• 8/6/7/7 Roster FIFO from Perth to Granny Smith Gold Mine
• Be part of a high performing underground maintenance team
• Work with modern dewatering systems in a safety-first culture

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Electrical Leading Hand, you will be responsible for assisting the mining maintenance team to dewater Wallaby 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.

This role is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off 7 nights on 7 days off roster and is Fly in Fly out from Perth or Drive in Drive out from the Goldfields region.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
• Monthly private health allowance
• 6 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years
• Cultural leave equivalent to one weeks paid leave (aligned to rostered hours)
• FIFO parking discount
• $10K employee referral bonus

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.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Fixed Plant Maintenance, preferably in an underground environment
• Valid WA Manual Driver’s Licence
• 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

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

We’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 OCTOBER 2026

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.