Job Advertisement – Dewatering Technician (FIFO/DIDO)

Greenlands Equipment Pty Ltd
Location: Kalgoorlie (WA) / Various Mine Sites (FIFO or DIDO)
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Pay Per Hour: On-Site ~ $75 p/h; Workshop ~ $65 p/h
Roster: 2 weeks on / 1 week off or as per project requirement

About Us

Greenlands Equipment is a leading provider of mine-site water management, dewatering, and pipeline solutions across Western Australia and Africa. Our focus is delivering safe, efficient, and technically sound pumping infrastructure for challenging open-pit and underground environments.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Dewatering Technician to join our site operations team. This hands-on role requires a strong mechanical aptitude and experience in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of dewatering and fluid-transfer systems for mining operations. The position involves frequent travel to client sites and working autonomously in demanding conditions.

This position requires extended periods away from Perth for site-based work.

Key Responsibilities

Install, commission, and maintain bore pump and pipeline systems for pit and underground dewatering.

Conduct performance testing, fault diagnosis, and repairs on pump stations and HDPE/steel reticulation networks.

Supervise or train crew members during site construction or system upgrades.

Fabricate, fit, and modify components to meet operational requirements.

Maintain accurate job documentation, test results, and safety records.

Liaise with clients and site management to ensure project milestones are achieved.

Uphold all WHS, environmental, and site-specific compliance standards.

Skills and Experience Required

Minimum 5+ years' experience in a similar role is required.

Demonstrated competency in HDPE fusion welding and steel pipeline installation.

Mechanical fitting, fault finding, and preventative maintenance skills.

Proven track record working in remote or high-risk mine environments.

Ability to interpret technical drawings, layouts, and QA/QC documents.

Sound understanding of safety systems and risk assessment procedures.

Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications and Licences

Unrestricted Permission to Work/ Live in WA

Current Driver's Licence (required)

White Card (required)

Poly Welding Ticket (preferred)

Mechanical Trade Qualification or equivalent experience (highly regarded)

National Police Clearance and pre-employment medical with drug & alcohol screen (required prior to commencement)

Why Join Us

Work with a specialist dewatering team on technically complex projects.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Long-term opportunity with an established, fast-growing company.

Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation.

How to Apply:

Ø Submit a current CV outlining relevant dewatering and mechanical experience.

Ø Please include your qualifications, licences, recent project experience, and

Ø Living and working permissions in WA.