Mechanical Fitter
- Seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters for a project on a Rio Tinto mine site.
- Involves mechanical installation and commissioning works on a Booster Pump Station Project.
- Candidates must have relevant experience and be available for an immediate start.
DRD Group is currently seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters for an upcoming project on a Rio Tinto mine site in the Pilbara, WA.
This opportunity will involve mechanical installation and commissioning works on a Booster Pump Station Project.
We are looking for reliable, hands-on Mechanical Fitters with previous mining construction or fixed plant experience who are available for an immediate start.
POSITION DETAILS:
- Location: Pilbara WA
- Pay Rate:$68/hr flat rate
- Roster: 2:1 – Dayshift only
- Hours: 12-hour shifts
- Duration: 2- 3 months
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Recognised Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification.
- Minimum 2–3 years' relevant mechanical fitting experience.
- Valid WA Driver's Licence.
- Construction White Card.
- Must be Rio Tinto inducted, including SAP & Pegasus numbers.
- Fire Fighting Equipment training.
- Working at Heights
- Confined Spaces
SCOPE OF WORK:
Working on a Booster Pump Station Project, duties are expected to include:
- Installation and alignment of booster pumps, motors and associated mechanical equipment.
- Installation and connection of pipework, valves, flanges and fittings.
- Mechanical assembly and installation of pump skids, supports and associated infrastructure.
- Shaft alignment, coupling installation and mechanical adjustments.
- Assisting with pressure testing, leak checks and commissioning activities.
- Mechanical fault finding and rectification.
- Completing mechanical inspections, installation checks and QA/QC documentation.
- Working safely in accordance with Rio Tinto site procedures.
HIGHLY REGARDED:
- Previous experience on Rio Tinto projects.
- Pump station construction or dewatering infrastructure experience.
- Fixed plant mechanical installation and maintenance.
- Pump alignment, pipework installation and mechanical commissioning experience.
- Previous FIFO mining construction experience.
APPLY NOW:
If you are an experienced, Rio Tinto-inducted Mechanical Fitter looking for your next FIFO opportunity, we want to hear from you!
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