Dewatering Technician - FIFO

Mineral Resources; Newman; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site meals provided

Competitive bonuses

Career progression

MyShare Plan

Camp facilities

Job summary

Mineral Resources is seeking experienced Dewatering Technicians to join our Western Australia operations. You will monitor, maintain and troubleshoot dewatering equipment across remote site camps, optimise water management, and support sustainable mining practices.

Key duties include bore fields and pit dewatering, managing fuel transfer systems, RO and wastewater treatment plants, and collaborating with village maintenance teams. A safety‑driven, autonomous worker mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dewatering technician in mining or heavy industry.
• Current Australian HR driver's license.
• Poly welding tickets.
• Ability to work autonomously in remote locations.
• Flexible and versatile attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bore fields and pit dewatering operations.
• Manage fuel transfer systems.
• Operate RO and wastewater treatment plants.
• Maintain water transfer systems.
• Operate mobile equipment as required.
• Support village maintenance teams.
• Implement and improve policies and procedures.
• Promote a safe working environment.

Skills

Safety-driven

Dewatering experience

Open pit dewatering

HR driver license

Poly welding tickets

Tools

IT Loader

Excavator

Dogman tickets

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

• 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.