Dewatering Technician - FIFO

MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED; Newman; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Site meals provided by MinRes chefs

Career progression & training

MinRes MyShare Plan

Job summary

MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED seeks experienced dewatering technicians to optimize water management across mining operations. You will monitor, maintain and troubleshoot dewatering systems, supporting bore fields, pits and water transfer networks while emphasizing safety and efficiency.

Role offers full-time hours with bonuses and site meals. Camp life at MinRes sites is supported by company chefs, training, and a comprehensive employee benefit program including the MinRes MyShare Plan.

Qualifications

• Dewatering technician experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Open pit dewatering experience with submersible/surface pumping units.
• Current Australian HR driver's license (HR license).
• Poly welding tickets.
• IT Loader, Excavator and Dogman tickets are desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously in remote locations.
• Flexible and versatile attitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain dewatering equipment across sites.
• Assist optimize dewatering processes for water management.
• Support bore fields, pit dewatering and water transfer systems.
• Operate mobile equipment as required and liaise with village maintenance team.
• Implement and improve company policies and procedures with safety as a priority.
• Contribute to sustainable mining practices and environmental protection.

Skills

Dewatering experience

Safety-focused

Autonomous work

HR driver license

Poly welding tickets

Remote site experience

Tools

IT Loader

Excavator ticket

Dogman ticket

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Dewatering Technicians to join our team.

You'll be instrumental in optimizing our dewatering processes, ensuring maximum efficiency in water management systems across our operations. You will monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot dewatering equipment while contributing to sustainable mining practices that protect our environment.

About the role

The NPI team scope includes but limited to;

• Responsible for Bore Fields & Pit Dewatering
• Fuel transfer systems
• Reverse Osmosis & Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Maintain water transfer systems
• Operate mobile equipment as required
• Assist the village maintenance team as required
• Implement, maintain, and improve company policies & procedures
• Maintain and foster a working environment which prompts safety

Skills needed

• Driven and motivated with a high commitment to quality of work, safety and your teammate
• Experience as a dewatering technician in a mining or heavy industry environment
• Proven experience with Open pit dewatering experience with submersible and surface pumping units and associated equipment.
• Current Australian HR driver's license
• Poly welding Tickets
• IT Loader, Excavator and Dogman tickets - Desirable
• Flexible and versatile attitude
• Work autonomously in remote locations

What we offer:

• Full-time position
• Competitive rates – plus bonuses!
• Industry-leading food provided at MinRes site camps – run by MinRes’ own chefs!
• Opportunity for career progression and training
• Access to MinRes employee benefit program – including MinRes MyShare Plan

About MinRes

Discover a World of opportunity with Mineral Resources, a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation, MinRes is at the forefront of the industry, building a sustainable future.