Mine Services Technician

CITIC Pacific Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining operations firm is seeking motivated Dewatering Technicians for a FIFO role from Perth to Cape Preston. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in open cut mine dewatering and hold a current C Class manual drivers’ licence. Responsibilities include installation and maintenance of diesel pumping systems, with opportunities for career progression and access to various employee benefits. This role offers competitive remuneration and a chance to work within a diverse organization committed to development and equal opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Career progression opportunities

Life and salary continuance insurance

Salary packaging options

Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in open cut mine dewatering preferred.
• Current C Class manual drivers’ licence is essential.
• Poly welding experience is required.
• HRWL – Dogging/DG ticket is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain diesel pumping systems and equipment.
• Fabricate and install pipelines for dewatering systems.
• Conduct daily checks and readings of sumps and pumps.
• Perform inspections and repairs on dewatering infrastructure.

Skills

Open cut mine dewatering experience

Poly welding experience

Good communication skills

Motivated team player

Education

C Class manual drivers’ licence

HRWL – Dogging/DG ticket

C6/Franna Crane ticket

Front End Loader, Forklift & Telehandler tickets

Chainsaw ticket

Job description

Apply now Job no: 499374MM
Work type: Permanent Fulltime
Location: Cape Preston
Categories: Operations

The Opportunity

We’re seeking driven Dewatering Technicians to support our Mine Service team. These roles report to the Supervisor – Mine & Maintenance Services and are offered on a 2/1 Dayshift roster, FIFO from Perth.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Installation, removal and maintenance activities on diesel pumping systems and associated equipment.
• Fabrication (Poly Welding) and installation of pipelines and components for mine dewatering systems.
• Daily checks and readings of sumps and dewatering pumps.
• Inspections, repairs and minor maintenance of all sump and dewatering lines, valves, diesel powered dewatering pumps and equipment.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• 3 years’ experience in open cut mine dewatering preferred.
• A current C Class manual drivers’ licence is an essential requirement (HR Licence advantageous).
• Poly welding experience is an essential requirement (Poly welding ticket preferred).
• HRWL – Dogging/ DG, is an essential requirement.
• C6/Franna Crane, Front End Loader, Forklift &Telehandler tickets would be advantageous.
• Chainsaw ticket and experience would be preferred.

We are looking for motivated team players, with good communication skills and a can-do attitude.

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Career progression and industry training programs.
• Life and salary continuance insurance.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge.

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room. Take advantage of the free Wi‑Fi internet access to all rooms, in‑house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professionals.

To Apply

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

Please note: it is a requirement that all internal applicants advise their immediate line manager of their application.

Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position.

As an employee of CPM you’ll be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia’s largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia’s Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new iron ore value-adding industry for the nation, transforming magnetite ore into a high‑grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six‑line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state‑of‑the‑art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.

Advertised: 15 Jan 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Jan 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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Installation, removal & maintenance activities on diesel pumping systems & associated equipment. 2/1 Dayshift roster, FIFO from Perth to Cape Preston