PUMP CREW

Job ID
931400
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Location
Australia - Dysart, QLD
Categories
Mining Operations, Operator - All Round / Multi Skilled
Applications close
20 Aug 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

ABOUT US

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.
The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.
At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.
We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.
We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.
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Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com
Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Lake Vermont project located 19kms north of Dysart is offering a permanent position within their Open Cut Operations as a Pump Operator.
As our next Pump Operator reporting to the Mining Supervisor, you will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results within a high-performance team.
This role will see you working a 12.5 hour dayshift only, 7/7 Roster (Wednesday - Tuesday).

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct assessment and inspections of dewatering pumps
• Complete the welding and installation of HDPE pipelines
• Complete accurately and timely service recording date on equipment
• Complete basic effective maintenance
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation
• Complete dewatering duties in active mining environments
• Conduct work following safe workplace methods

Role Requirements as a Pump Operator at Lake Vermont: ·

• Hold Dewatering competency and experience (desired)
• Hold Chainsaw Ticket, Polywelding Ticket and experience in Polywelding (desired)
• Have experience/qualifications for operation of D10/D11 dozers, excavator or front-end loader (desired)
• Basic or intermediate rigging license (desired)
• Current Driver’s License
• Current Standard 1