Poly Welders / Dewatering Technicians

Engineering Trades Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 FIFO roster

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Job summary

Engineering Trades Australia is recruiting Poly Welders and Dewatering Technicians for ongoing work on Gold Mines in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. The roles involve HDPE welding, hydrotesting, trenching, and on-site earthworks, with a 2:1 FIFO roster and an immediate start.

Successful candidates will have poly welding tickets (Butt/Electrofusion within last 2 years), White Card, a current driver’s licence, and be able to pass pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Valid Australian Driver's Licence.
• Poly Welding tickets/certifications (Butt / Electrofusion in the last 2 years) - Essential.
• White Card.
• Police Clearance in last 12 months (or ability to obtain).
• Previous HDPE poly welding experience on mine or construction sites - Essential.
• Experience conducting HDPE hydrotesting.
• Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights - Essential.
• High Risk Work & Plant: Forklift (LF) licence, Telehandler ticket, or Integrated Tool (IT) loader experience.

Responsibilities

• Welding HDPE, Stringing pipe, and loading welding machines.
• Flushing and hydrotesting.
• Trenching and general earthworks.
• Reading and interpreting HDPE and civil construction drawings.

Skills

HDPE welding

HDPE hydrotesting

Trenching

Reading drawings

Confined Space Entry

Working at Heights

Forklift / Telehandler

Job description

We're currently recruiting Poly Welders and Dewatering Technicians to join our client for ongoing work on numerous Gold Mines in the Goldfields region

19th August, 2026

• Rate: $65 - $70 per hour!
• Duration: Ongoing
• 2:1 FIFO Roster
• Immediate Start!
• Location: Goldfields

Role Details

• Rate: $65 - $70 per hour!
• Duration: Ongoing
• 2:1 FIFO Roster
• Immediate Start!
• Location: Goldfields

Scope: Polypipe Project

Duties & Responsibilities

• Welding HDPE, Stringing pipe, and loading welding machines
• Flushing and hydrotesting
• Trenching and general earthworks
• Reading and interpreting HDPE and civil construction drawings

Requirements & Desired Tickets

• Valid Australian Driver's Licence
• Poly Welding tickets/certifications (Butt / Electrofusion in the last 2 years) - Essential
• White Card
• Police Clearance in last 12 months (or ability to obtain)
• Previous HDPE poly welding experience on mine or construction sites - Essential
• Experience conducting HDPE hydrotesting
• Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights - Essential
• High Risk Work & Plant: Forklift (LF) licence, Telehandler ticket, or Integrated Tool (IT) loader experience.

What's in it for you?

Engineering Trades Australia is a leading workforce specialist connecting you with weekly opportunities across WA's top mining companies - helping you gain the experience to advance your operating or technician career.

• Work on established and new sites with excellent camps and site facilities
• Weekly pay cycle - pays processed every Friday!
• ASAP Starts - be on site as early as next week
• Serious Temp-to-Perm opportunities for professional development and progression
• Fast and hassle free mobilisation process with excellent mobilisationstaff to support your onboarding

The successful candidate(s) must be able to pass a pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screen, and currently reside in Western Australia with full working rights.