TA/Operator

Join a well-established specialist contractor delivering pumping, dewatering and dredging solutions across major mining operations throughout Western Australia.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Trades Assistant looking to gain experience with slurry pumps, dewatering systems, and wet-plant environments while working alongside experienced Pump Fitters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with Telehandler operations where required
• Assist Pump Fitters with slurry pump rebuilds and servicing activities
• Support fault finding and reliability maintenance works
• Assist with bearing, seal and pump component replacements
• Work around dewatering systems, slurry transfer equipment and tailings ponds
• Maintain safe work practices around wet-plant and exclusion zone environments
• Follow shutdown, maintenance and site safety procedures
• Support general mechanical maintenance and housekeeping activities

About You

• Previous experience as a Trades Assistant, Mechanical TA or Maintenance Assistant
• Mining, civil, dewatering, pumping or processing plant experience advantageous
• Comfortable working in wet environments and around slurry systems
• Current Driver's License
• Telehandler ticket is required

What's On Offer?

• FIFO opportunities across WA gold mine sites
• Ongoing roster with consistent work
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• 8:6 roster, 12-hour days
• Competitive rates $55-$60hr based on experience 
• Work alongside experienced Pump Fitters and gain specialist industry experience
• Opportunity to develop skills in slurry pumping, dewatering and dredging operations

  RESPECTFULLY AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS ONLY 

For more information about this opportunity, please click  APPLY  or contact Melvern on *********** or via email on ********************************
  
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
   
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications

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