Dewatering Operator

Our Opportunity

Are you looking for the next step in your career and want to be a part of something big? 

Established in Western Australia in 2003, Fortescue is a global green technology, energy and metals company, recognised for its culture, innovation and industry leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

As we move towards a more sustainable future and work towards decarbonising our iron ore mining operations, we’re seeking passionate, driven individuals who are eager to contribute to our Real Zero mission and help shape the future.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from Dewatering Operators to join our talent community.

Whether you're actively looking or just curious about what's out there, we’d be thrilled to accept your application and stay connected for future opportunities!

Work Location: Opportunities are FIFO from Perth, Busselton, Karratha, Port Hedland, Fitzroy Crossing or Kununurra to our Pilbara WA mine sites.

Rosters available: Our rosters are predominately 7D7R depending on site and department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage bore fields and pit dewatering operations, including setup, maintenance, and operation of pumps and pipelines
• Perform poly welding on pipelines and repair or reconfigure dewatering infrastructure
• Monitor water levels to ensure proper water management and prevent operational delays
• Regularly inspect and maintain dewatering systems, with consistent performance reporting
• Operate mobile equipment (e.g., loaders) as needed
• Work closely with mine operations to align dewatering efforts with site activities
• Maintain strict adherence to safety and environmental standards, including compliance with water discharge regulations

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with open-pit dewatering, submersible, and surface pumps
• Relevant tickets: Poly Welding, IT Loader, Dogman, Franna, Forklift
• Heavy Rigid (HR) driver's license
• Ability to work independently in remote locations
• Must hold Australian working rights
• Strong commitment to safety and industry standards

About this Talent Community

Please note that this is a centralised talent community for current and future opportunities across all operational sites.

By submitting your application, you will be added to our Talent Pool and may be notified if your application is forwarded for review against a similar role.

Unless you are actively being considered for a specific position, you may not receive further updates or communication from us. In the meantime, we encourage you to regularly visit our careers website to stay informed about new and upcoming opportunities.

This talent community is for external applicants only. Internal employees and contractors are encouraged to visit our internal careers page to explore current vacancies.

Our Commitment

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers 

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.