Pump Crew

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.