Design and Construct – Water Infrastructure
Weir Minerals
Sectors: Manufacturing
The Challenge
Weir Minerals needed specialised electrical solutions for their transition from diesel to electric pumping systems across diverse international projects, requiring high-power capabilities, environmental adaptability, and remote installation support for local workforces.
The Solution
Hitech delivered tailored electrical packages spanning custom panel design, specialized 690V systems, comprehensive documentation, and remote commissioning support—ensuring seamless integration across challenging environments from Indonesian gold mines to floating pontoon pump stations in Queensland.
The Impact
Hitech’s solutions enabled Weir to dramatically reduce emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and improve system reliability while establishing new industry benchmarks for sustainable pumping technology and supporting local employment through comprehensive remote installation guidance.
The Challenge
Weir has been transitioning from diesel-powered pumps to fully electric pumping systems across various projects
This transition required tailored electrical solutions that could handle high-power applications while ensuring efficiency, reliability, and ease of integration into existing infrastructure. Some of Hitech’s projects for Weir Minerals included coal mine dewatering in Indonesia, steel mill dewatering in New Zealand and a floating pontoon pump station in Moodlu, all of which required specialised electrical packages designed for challenging environments and operational demands. Additionally, due to some of the electrical panels being installed in remote locations, the solution had to include a comprehensive delivery package enabling a local workforce to complete the installation while being supported remotely by Hitech.
Key Facts:
- Industry: Mining, manufacturing, and water utilities.
- Scope: Electrical packages for transitioning from diesel to electric pump systems.
- Challenges Addressed: High-power applications, remote installations, environmental conditions, and seamless integration.
- Outcome: Improved energy efficiency, reduced emissions, enhanced reliability, and successful installations.
- Project Locations: Indonesia (2022) and Moodlu (2023).
The Solutions
Hitech provided comprehensive electrical packages for all projects, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance:
Gold Mine Dewatering Pumps & Panels – Electrical Supply Package (Indonesia):
- Design, manufacture, and supply of 98 custom-built electrical panels.
- Electrical engineering and project management.
- Electrical installation package and international shipping.
- Commissioning and ongoing support.
- Provision of materials, tools, and detailed documentation to enable installation by a local workforce with remote support from Hitech.
Water Utilities – Pontoon Pump Station (Moodlu, QLD):
- Design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a 690V floating pontoon pump station.
- Automation and process control for enhanced system efficiency.
- Customised switchroom to house key electrical components.
- Main switchboards and motor control centers, including 690V filters.
- Power, control, and network cabling to the floating pontoon.
- Field devices, cabling, conduits, and structural fixings.
- Mobilisation, installation, and commissioning support.
The Impact
By replacing diesel-powered pumps with electric solutions, Weir has significantly reduced emissions, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced the reliability of its pumping systems. The projects delivered by Hitech have demonstrated the viability and benefits of electric pump systems in mining and water utilities, setting new standards for performance and sustainability. The inclusion of installation materials, tools, and detailed documentation allowed local teams to efficiently execute the installation with remote guidance from Hitech, ensuring a seamless and cost-effective deployment while supporting employment opportunities for local communities.
