Pump Crew

Www.chandlermacleod.com; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term contract

Rotating shifts (days & nights)

Multiple openings

Competitive rate

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking experienced Pump Crew / Dewatering Operators to join a tier-one mining operation in Central Queensland. These are 6-month fixed-term contracts supporting an upcoming wet-season uplift, with Day Shift and Night Shift across operational crews.

Operate and maintain dewatering/pumping equipment, monitor water levels and pump performance, and complete routine inspections and pre-starts.

Qualifications

• Dewatering/pump operations experience is essential.
• LeGrA experience is highly regarded/preferred.
• Strong safety focus and ability to follow site procedures and permit systems.
• Ability to work days and nights and in changing weather conditions.
• Current tickets/licences relevant to dewatering/pumping must be held.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain dewatering/pumping equipment and infrastructure.
• Monitor water levels, flows and pump performance; respond to site conditions.
• Conduct routine inspections, basic troubleshooting and minor maintenance.
• Perform pre-starts, hazard identifications and required documentation.
• Collaborate within crews to support safe, continuous operations during wet season.

Skills

Dewatering/pump operations

LeGrA experience

Safety conscious

Shift flexibility

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

• $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 timeframe

Target commencement ismid-October 2026(timing may vary slightly depending on crew requirements).

Diversity & inclusion

At 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.