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25+ years Scott Collins’ industrial experience
Karratha based Founded by Scott and Darcey Collins
8+ vacuum units Vacuum and combination units across the Pilbara
24/7/365 response Dedicated emergency response capability
About GSD WA

Family-owned industrial capability based in Karratha

GSD WA is a family-owned industrial services and waste management company. Father and son Scott and Darcey Collins lead the business. From its Karratha base, the team supports mining, oil and gas, marine, civil and government clients across the Pilbara.

Founded by Scott and Darcey Collins, GSD is a family-owned industrial services business based in Karratha. Scott brings more than 25 years of heavy-industrial experience, including 17 years working across the Pilbara.

GSD WA owners Scott and Darcey Collins, a father-and-son team, at a Pilbara tank cleaning site.
Industries we support

Industrial services across key Pilbara sectors

GSD supports mining, oil and gas, marine, civil construction and government operations with specialist industrial cleaning, material recovery, waste management and emergency response capability.

Mining

Industrial cleaning, vacuum loading, waste removal and shutdown support for mine sites and processing facilities.

Oil and gas

Industrial cleaning, material recovery, spill response and waste management for oil and gas facilities and project sites.

Marine

Tank cleaning, product recovery and waste handling for vessels, ports and marine facilities.

Civil construction

Hydro excavation, non-destructive digging, vacuum loading and material removal for civil and infrastructure projects.

Government

Industrial cleaning, waste removal and emergency response for government facilities, public assets and infrastructure projects.

Sister company

GSD Environmental

GSD Environmental plans each project, sends the right people and equipment, and completes the work. It then manages treatment or recovery and reviews the outcome.

GSD Environmental logo
Service areas

Industrial services from Karratha across the Pilbara

From Karratha, GSD sends trained crews and specialist equipment to sites across the Pilbara and northern Western Australia. The team supports planned maintenance, shutdowns, project work and emergency response throughout the region.

  • Karratha
  • Roebourne
  • Dampier
  • Onslow
  • Port Hedland
  • Broome
  • Tom Price
  • Newman
Aerial view of a long dirt road crossing the remote Pilbara landscape in Western Australia.
Fleet capability

Specialist equipment for industrial cleaning and recovery

GSD supplies specialist equipment for projects across Karratha, the Pilbara and remote Western Australia. This includes equipment for vacuum loading, industrial drain cleaning, water blasting, robotic hydro-demolition and hazardous waste transport.

GSD WA operator using a vacuum excavation hose beside a vacuum truck.

Heavy industrial vacuum loading units

Heavy industrial vacuum units recover wet and dry material from tanks, pits, sumps, conveyors and restricted areas. This includes sludge, powders, slurries and hazardous waste.

GSD WA industrial vacuum truck parked at a Pilbara mine site.

Combination drain-cleaning units

Combination units use high-pressure water jetting and vacuum recovery to clear industrial drains, sewers, pits and pipelines. They can also recycle water during the work.

Industrial worker in protective coveralls cleaning the access opening of an ammonium nitrate storage tank.

High-pressure water blasting units

Truck-mounted systems operate from 6,000 to 40,000 PSI. They support fixed-plant washdowns, tank and vessel cleaning, pipeline cleaning, surface preparation and controlled material removal.

Tier 1 Mining Company - Concrete Hydro Demolition

Robotic hydro-demolition units

Aqua Cutter and Con Jet robotic systems provide controlled concrete removal around reinforcement while reducing manual exposure and supporting water recovery.

Project experience

Industrial projects with documented results

GSD has completed complex industrial work across mining, emergency response and marine environments. These projects demonstrate the team’s ability to mobilise specialist equipment, manage high-risk scopes and deliver measurable results.

Robotic hydro-demolition equipment operating during a night shift

Mining · Pilbara

Robotic concrete hydro-demolition

Over eight days and nights, GSD removed concrete at depths of 120 to 550 mm. The team safely exposed the reinforcement and completed the project without a safety incident.

GSD WA road-train configuration supporting a remote response project

Emergency spill response · Kununurra

Remote waste-oil spill remediation

GSD contained a remote waste-oil spill and cleaned up the site. It removed affected soil and oily water, then completed the work to the regulators’ satisfaction.

GSD WA industrial vacuum truck servicing a marine vessel tanks

Marine · Broome

Marine vessel tank cleaning

For Shell, Santos and INPEX crossover works, GSD cleaned 18 tanks aboard the Nomad Scorpion. It also transported 100,000 litres of drill mud without a safety or environmental incident.

Industry membership

GSD is an AUSJET/ADCVA member. The association represents water jetting, drain cleaning, vacuum loading and hydro excavation businesses.

AUSJET and ADCVA industry association logo
Why choose Us

Why choose GSD for industrial services in the Pilbara?

From its Karratha base, GSD brings together trained people, specialist equipment, waste management and local partnerships for industrial projects across the Pilbara.

Karratha operations hub

Founders Scott and Darcey Collins lead the family-owned business from its Karratha base.

Trained industrial personnel

GSD deploys personnel trained in confined-space operations, emergency rescue and hazardous work.

Turnkey project delivery

GSD coordinates planning, mobilisation, execution, recovery, treatment and project close-out.

Specialist industrial equipment

GSD selects heavy vacuum units, water blasting systems and robotic equipment for each industrial scope.

Hazardous waste management

GSD manages material recovery, transport, treatment and disposal with controlled-waste tracking and records.

Pilbara partnerships

GSD works with local and Aboriginal businesses to extend project capability across the Pilbara.

Frequently asked questions

Industrial services in Karratha and the Pilbara

Answers to common questions about industrial cleaning, remote project support, specialist equipment, hazardous waste and emergency response across the Pilbara.

What industrial services are available in Karratha and the Pilbara?

Industrial services available across the region include water blasting, vacuum loading, hydro excavation, drain cleaning, tank cleaning, hazardous waste management and emergency spill response. GSD provides these services from its Karratha base and can support projects across the Pilbara.

Mining, oil and gas, marine, civil construction and government operations use specialised industrial services. These services support planned maintenance, shutdowns, cleaning, material recovery, waste management and emergency work.

Remote projects require careful planning for personnel, equipment, transport, site access and waste handling. GSD coordinates these requirements from Karratha based on the project location, work scope and operating conditions.

Industrial cleaning and recovery can require heavy vacuum units, combination drain-cleaning units, water blasting systems, robotic hydro-demolition equipment and liquid vacuum tankers. GSD’s water blasting systems operate from 6,000 to 40,000 PSI.

Yes. GSD manages material recovery, transport, treatment and disposal, supported by controlled-waste tracking, recordkeeping and project reporting.

Hazardous waste management can include assessment, containment, recovery, transport, treatment and disposal. GSD also supports controlled-waste tracking, project records and client reporting.

Businesses should consider local presence, relevant experience, trained personnel, suitable equipment, safety systems, waste management and remote project capability. The provider should also be able to explain how the work will be planned, completed and documented.

A quote usually requires the project location, work scope, material or waste type, estimated quantity, site-access conditions and preferred dates. Any shutdown, remote access, safety or emergency requirements should also be included.

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