Pump Crew

Chandler Macleod Group; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotating day/night shifts

6-month contract

Up to 4 openings

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking experienced Pump Crew/Dewatering Operators to join a Tier 1 mining operation in Central Queensland. These 6-month fixed-term contracts support an upcoming wet-season uplift with day and night shifts across operational crews.

Starting rate is $84.64/hr, with multiple positions available (up to 4 openings). Candidates should have dewatering/pump operations experience, LeGrA familiarity preferred, and current tickets/licences.

Qualifications

• Dewatering / pump operations experience (essential).
• LeGrA (Leaders in Geotechnical Risk Assessment) experience preferred.
• Strong safety focus and ability to follow site procedures and permit systems.
• Ability to work days and nights, including rotating shifts and changing weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain dewatering / pumping equipment and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor water levels, flows, and pump performance; respond to changing site conditions.
• Conduct routine inspections, basic troubleshooting and minor maintenance.
• Complete pre-starts, hazard identification, and required documentation.
• Work collaboratively within crews to support safe, continuous operations (wet season).

Skills

Dewatering / pump operations

LeGrA experience

Safety-focused

Days/Nights flexibility

Tickets / licences current

Job description

Pump Crew (Dewatering)
Tier 1 Mining Opportunity | 6-Month Fixed Term
Chandler Macleod is seeking experiencedPump Crew / Dewatering Operatorsto join atier-one mining operation in Central Queensland.
These are6-month fixed-term contractssupporting an upcoming wet-season uplift, workingDay Shift / Night Shiftacross operational crews.
What’s on offer

• Days & Nights(rotating shifts)
• Opportunity to work in a well-established Mine Services environment with strong safety systems and support

Pump Crew (Dewatering)
Tier 1 Mining Opportunity | 6-Month Fixed Term
Chandler Macleod is seeking experiencedPump Crew / Dewatering Operatorsto join atier-one mining operation in Central Queensland.
These are6-month fixed-term contractssupporting an upcoming wet-season uplift, workingDay Shift / Night Shiftacross operational crews.
What’s on offer

• $84.64/hrstarting rate
• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Days & Nights(rotating shifts)
• Multiple positions available (up to4openings)
• Opportunity to work in a well-established Mine Services environment with strong safety systems and support

Key responsibilities

• Operate and maintain dewatering / pumping equipment and associated infrastructure
• Monitor water levels, flows, and pump performance; respond to changing site conditions
• Conduct routine inspections, basic troubleshooting and minor maintenance
• Complete pre-starts, hazard identification, and required documentation
• Work collaboratively within crews to support safe, continuous operations (particularly during wet season)

What you’ll need

• Demonstrateddewatering / pump operations experience(essential)
• LeGrA (Leaders in Geotechnical Risk Assessment) experience(highly regarded / preferred)
• Strong safety focus and ability to follow site procedures and permit systems
• Ability to workdays/nightsand in changing weather conditions
• Current relevant tickets/licences (please include what you hold in your application)

Start timeframeTarget commencement ismid-October 2026(timing may vary slightly depending on crew requirements).
Diversity & inclusionAt Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications fromAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.