Dewatering Technician | Wa Mine Sites Ex Perth | 2/1 Fifo

About the Role

UON is hiring experienced Dewatering Technicians for its Projects team on a 2/1 FIFO roster, starting in the New Year. The role is casual and based out of Perth. You will install and maintain the pumps, generators, dewatering trailers, HDPE pipelines and valving used to dewater open pit mines, with a strong focus on safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and maintain water pumps and generators on mine sites


• Set up and maintain dewatering trailers


• Build and maintain HDPE pipelines and the valving that goes with them


• Keep accurate records


• Work safely on your own and as part of a crew

About You

• A trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Pipe Fitter, or a poly welding ticket


• HDPE welding experience


• At least two years in an open pit mine dewatering role


• Current manual WA HR class driver's licence


• A CV, C2 or C6 crane ticket


• High risk work licences for forklift (LF) and dogging (DG)


• Excavator (LE) and IT loader operating tickets


• White Card or Blue Card, current chainsaw certification, load restraint training, Wellmaster system training and chain of responsibility driver training


• Unrestricted rights to work in Australia

What's on Offer

• 2/1 FIFO roster


• Referral bonuses


• A corporate health cover plan for UON staff


• Ongoing internal training and development


• Career growth in a growing business


• A social club and novated lease options

About UON

UON is a Western Australian energy company that designs, builds and maintains off-grid power and water infrastructure for the mining sector and other customers, with much of its equipment made at its Malaga facility.

Apply directly on UON's careers site using the apply link on this listing.