Location
Moranbah, Queensland
Category
Mining Resources & Energy
Salary
$84 - $85 Hourly
Posted
10-Sep-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Natasha Bainbridge
Reference
191547
Pump Crew (Dewatering)
Tier 1 Mining Opportunity | 6-Month Fixed Term
Chandler Macleod is seeking experienced  Pump Crew / Dewatering Operators  to join a  tier-one mining operation in Central Queensland.
These are  6-month fixed-term contracts  supporting an upcoming wet-season uplift, working  Day Shift / Night Shift  across operational crews.
What’s on offer
  • $84.64/hr  starting rate
  • 6-month fixed-term contract
  • Days & Nights  (rotating shifts)
  • Multiple positions available (up to  4  openings)
  • Opportunity to work in a well-established Mine Services environment with strong safety systems and support
Key responsibilities
  • Operate and maintain dewatering / pumping equipment and associated infrastructure
  • Monitor water levels, flows, and pump performance; respond to changing site conditions
  • Conduct routine inspections, basic troubleshooting and minor maintenance
  • Complete pre-starts, hazard identification, and required documentation
  • Work collaboratively within crews to support safe, continuous operations (particularly during wet season)
What you’ll need
  • Demonstrated  dewatering / pump operations experience  (essential)
  • LeGrA (Leaders in Geotechnical Risk Assessment) experience  (highly regarded / preferred)
  • Strong safety focus and ability to follow site procedures and permit systems
  • Ability to work  days/nights  and in changing weather conditions
  • Current relevant tickets/licences (please include what you hold in your application)
Start timeframeTarget commencement is  mid-October 2026  (timing may vary slightly depending on crew requirements).
Diversity & inclusionAt Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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