Mechanical Fitter
DRD Group ·www.drdgroup.com.au
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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:
Working on a Booster Pump Station Project, duties are expected to include:
If you are an experienced, Rio Tinto-inducted Mechanical Fitter looking for your next FIFO opportunity, we want to hear from you!
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
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
- 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
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.
- 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.
If you are an experienced, Rio Tinto-inducted Mechanical Fitter looking for your next FIFO opportunity, we want to hear from you!
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
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The Mechanical Fitter role with DRD Group is based in Regional WA, WA, AU.
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