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Dewatering Fitter (Pump)

Silverstone is seeking a fixed plant experienced Mechanical Fitter with strong dewatering/pump experience to join the surface maintenance team at a well-established gold operation in the gold fields.   

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair dewatering systems (diesel and electric pumps)
• Work on Xylem and Godwin pump systems
• Monitor and maintain pipelines, valves and associated infrastructure
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections and servicing
• Troubleshoot faults and respond to breakdowns efficiently
• Assist with pump moves, line installs and pit dewatering setups
• Follow site safety procedures including permits and isolations
• Complete work orders, reports and maintenance documentation
• Liaise with operations to ensure continuous water management  

Skills and Experience

• Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter (Australian recognised)
• Proven experience in mine site dewatering
• Strong knowledge of pumps, pipework and fluid transfer systems
• Strong fault-finding and breakdown maintenance skills
• Solid understanding of safety, permits and isolations
• Current manual driver’s licence
• Able to pass medical and drug and alcohol screening  
• National Police Clearance

Desirable

• Experience in open pit gold operations
• HR licence, forklift or rigging/dogging tickets 

What’s on Offer

• FIFO ex Perth 8/6 roster (days only)
• Competitive hourly rate $80/hr plus super on all hours
• Long-term contract temp to perm opportunity with a well-established gold operation
• Strong safety culture and team environment  

Apply Now

Immediate opportunities available, please apply now.