PAJINGO GOLD MINING
Underground Pump Fitter – Job Ad
Pajingo is an established underground gold operation located in North Queensland, approximately 50 km south of Charters Towers. With a mining history dating back to the 1980s, Pajingo is a long-standing gold operation offering the opportunity to build your career within an established mining environment.
Owned by Yuxin Holdings Pty Ltd, the operation forms part of an Australian gold producer focused on its people, operational performance, safety, environmental management, and strong relationships with surrounding communities.
We are seeking an Underground Pump Fitter to join our Underground Electrical Maintenance team at Pajingo Gold Mine. Working an attractive 7 days on, 7 days off roster, you will be responsible for scheduled maintenance, repairs and installation of site water infrastructure and associated equipment.
The Role
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining and repairing site water infrastructure and equipment
- Completing scheduled and assigned maintenance work.
- Conducting installations and repairs as required
- Completing associated maintenance documentation
- Collaborating closely with supervisors, electricians, and operational personnel
- Ensuring all work complies with company, statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Identifying hazards and proactively addressing unsafe conditions or behaviours
- Contributing to continuous improvement of maintenance practices and procedures
- Participating in root cause analysis activities
- Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping within work areas
- Supporting environmental and safety requirements across site
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Relevant trade qualification
- Minimum 2 years' experience in water infrastructure maintenance within a mining environment
- Exposure to maintenance management systems such as SAP
- Strong commitment to safe working practices
- Ability to effectively prioritise and schedule work.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A proactive approach to identifying hazards and improving workplace safety.
Why Join Us?
- Attractive 7 days on / 7 days off roster
- Work within an established underground maintenance team.
- Hands-on role with exposure to a range of site water infrastructure
- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and site reliability.
- Safety-focused working environment
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Pump Fitter with underground experience looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Submit your application today and become part of a team committed to safety, performance, and excellence.