Job Description
Build More Than Dewatering Systems. Build Your Career.
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ABBA Engineering is growing our FIFO Dewatering & Projects Team, and we're looking for experienced Dewatering Technicians and Dewatering Supervisors to join us.
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These are exciting opportunities for hands-on professionals who enjoy working across dewatering systems, mechanical maintenance, pipeline installation and site services. You will be part of a skilled team delivering critical infrastructure solutions across Western Australia's mining industry while continuing to develop your technical and leadership skills.
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If you enjoy solving problems in the field, working with modern equipment and being part of a team where your skills are valued, we would like to hear from you.
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Why Join ABBA
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We offer competitive benefits to help you grow personally and professionally:
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Competitive FIFO salary package, based on experience
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Structured FIFO roster (8:6) to the Goldfields area
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Accommodation and flights provided
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Training and upskilling opportunities
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Career progression into senior and supervisory roles
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Commitment to safety-first operations with up-to-date equipment and tooling
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Long-term opportunities with a growing company
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About the Roles
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As a Dewatering Supervisor, you will lead and coordinate the dewatering team to ensure projects and site activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
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Your duties will include:
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Supervising and coordinating Dewatering Technicians and site personnel
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Planning and coordinating daily dewatering activities and work priorities
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Overseeing the installation, operation and maintenance of pumps, pipelines and dewatering infrastructure
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Monitoring dewatering systems and ensuring they operate effectively
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Coordinating HDPE pipeline fabrication, poly welding and installation activities
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Supervising excavation, trenching,



backfilling and pipeline installation works
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Coordinating the operation of mobile plant and site equipment
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Conducting inspections and ensuring preventative maintenance and breakdown activities are completed
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Reading drawings, work packs and project documentation
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Monitoring job progress and providing updates to management
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Ensuring work is completed in accordance with company procedures, client requirements and site standards
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Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring all team members follow site safety requirements
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Identifying hazards, managing risks and reporting incidents or issues as required
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Supporting the training, development and performance of team members
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Working collaboratively with clients, site personnel and other contractors
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As a Dewatering Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the installation, operation and maintenance of dewatering systems across mining sites.
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Your duties will include:
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Installing and maintaining pumps, pipelines and dewatering infrastructure
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Operating and monitoring dewatering systems
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Assisting with HDPE pipeline fabrication and poly welding
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Excavation, trenching, backfilling and pipeline installation
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Operating mobile plant, including excavators, skid steers, loaders and telehandlers
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Performing preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
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Reading drawings and assisting with project installations
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Identifying and reporting equipment faults and site hazards
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Working safely and effectively within mining environments
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Supporting the team to meet project and operational requirements
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About You
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We're looking for practical, safety-focused and reliable professionals with experience in one or more of the following:
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Dewatering operations
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Pump maintenance or mechanical fitting
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Mining maintenance
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HDPE/poly welding
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Civil construction or earthworks
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Mining project or site services
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For the Dewatering Supervisor position, experience leading a team in a mining, dewatering, mechanical or civil environment will be highly regarded. Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills are essential.
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Licences & Tickets
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The following licences and tickets are highly regarded:
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Current Australian Driver's Licence (MR or HR preferred)
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White Card
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Telehandler, Excavator and Skid Steer tickets
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High Risk Work Licence
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Working at Heights
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Confined Space
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Poly Welding / HDPE qualifications or experience
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About ABBA Engineering
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ABBA Engineering is an Australian-owned engineering company delivering specialist solutions across the mining, industrial and infrastructure sectors.
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Our services include:
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Dewatering operations and project delivery
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Pump hire and maintenance
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HDPE pipeline installation and poly welding
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Mechanical maintenance and site services
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Civil construction support and infrastructure installation
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Engineering, fabrication and manufacturing
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Shutdown and project support
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With operations in Perth, Kalgoorlie and the Gold Coast, we're continuing to grow and invest in our people.
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ABBA Engineering is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

📌 Dewatering Supervisor & Dewatering Technicians (Fifo) (Western Australia)
🏢 ABBA Engineering
📍 Western Australia