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.