dewatering technician.
- katherine, northern territory
- posted 10 march 2026
- closes 9 april 2026
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- katherine, northern territory
- AU$60.10 - AU$65.10 per hour, plus super
- contract
- full-time
- job categoryconstruction, trades & mining
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🌟 Dewatering Technician: Your Next Heavy-Hitter Role in Mining Infrastructure 🌟 Are you a hands-on operator with heavy machinery skills and deep experience in water management? Join a crucial 4-person team managing the lifeblood of our mine's operations. This is a challenging, heavy-duty role where your technical expertise directly impacts project success.THE CHALLENGE & THE WORK:
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- Water Flow Mastery: Manage the critical flow of water across the site, including water management of ponds (sampling/chemical addition).
- Specialised Infrastructure: Hands-on involvement in laying pipe, poly welding, installing valves, and conducting essential pressure testing.
- Heavy Fabrication: Execute poly welding procedures, which involves operating a forklift/IT to transport large pipes, using a chainsaw for precise cutting, and welding with hot plate/pressure clamp systems.
- Safety & Compliance: Take ownership of site integrity, including fencing critical areas and adhering to all safety protocols.
- Core Equipment Operation: Proven ability to safely and efficiently operate:
- IT (Integrated Tool Carriers)
- Forklifts
- Trucks
- Physical Classification: This is a physically demanding role classified as HEAVY physical demand.
- Driver’s License: Ideally possess an MR (Medium Rigid) Driver's Licence (Highly advantageous).
- Pre-Employment: Must successfully complete a full Pre-Employment Medical, including a Drug & Alcohol screening.
- Experience in water management (Ideal)
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
🌟 Dewatering Technician: Your Next Heavy-Hitter Role in Mining Infrastructure 🌟 Are you a hands-on operator with heavy machinery skills and deep experience in water management? Join a crucial 4-person team managing the lifeblood of our mine's operations. This is a challenging, heavy-duty role where your technical expertise directly impacts project success.THE CHALLENGE & THE WORK:
- Water Flow Mastery: Manage the critical flow of water across the site, including water management of ponds (sampling/chemical addition).
- Specialised Infrastructure: Hands-on involvement in laying pipe, poly welding, installing valves, and conducting essential pressure testing.
- Heavy Fabrication: Execute poly welding procedures, which involves operating a forklift/IT to transport large pipes, using a chainsaw for precise cutting, and welding with hot plate/pressure clamp systems.
- Safety & Compliance: Take ownership of site integrity, including fencing critical areas and adhering to all safety protocols.
- Core Equipment Operation: Proven ability to safely and efficiently operate:
- IT (Integrated Tool Carriers)
- Forklifts
- Trucks
- Physical Classification: This is a physically demanding role classified as HEAVY physical demand.
- Driver’s License: Ideally possess an MR (Medium Rigid) Driver's Licence (Highly advantageous).
- Pre-Employment: Must successfully complete a full Pre-Employment Medical, including a Drug & Alcohol screening.
- Experience in water management (Ideal)
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
experience
2 yearsskills
Play a pivotal role supporting our mining activities in water managementqualifications
- Light vehicle
- forklift
- elevated work platform
- franna crane
- IT
- pipe cutter
- poly welder
- hand and power tools
- chainsaw
- Minimum MR licence preferable
education
Vocational/Professional Qualification
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