About This Role
Working on the Kathleen Valley fixed plant, the Boilermaker will join the Mechanical Maintenance team to repair, fabricate, and install structural steel, chutes, screens, and other plant components. This role is central to keeping the plant safe, reliable, and running, and suits a skilled tradesperson who values visible, hands-on work.
Responsibilities
- Carry out welding (MIG, TIG, and stick) and fabrication of structural steel, plate work, chutes, and mechanical components to relevant Australian standards
- Fabricate, repair, and install conveyors, chutes, screens, hoppers, and other fixed plant structures, working from engineering drawings and sketches
- Fault find and repair structural and wear-related defects, and replace worn liners, wear plates, and other high-wear components
- Complete assigned fabrication and welding scopes safely and on schedule during planned shutdowns, supporting shutdown contractors with permitting, isolations, and access
- Apply lock out, tag out, and isolation procedures correctly, and work within permits to work, energy control instructions, and job hazard analyses
- Use SAP to raise work notifications, book out parts, and record job feedback, materials, and hours, and provide clear handover information to the oncoming shift
Requirements
- Boilermaker or Heavy Fabrication trade qualification (Certificate III in Engineering, Fabrication Trade, or equivalent)
- Current welding tickets or qualifications relevant to the processes used on site
- Proven experience as a Boilermaker or Heavy Fabricator in a mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial environment
- Experience with structural repairs, fabrication, and welding on fixed plant equipment such as chutes, conveyors, screens, and hoppers
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, follow safe work procedures, and use personal protective equipment, and communicate clearly in handovers and job records
- Current unrestricted driver’s licence and the ability to satisfy standard Western Australian mine site requirements
Nice to have:
- Working at heights, confined space, and dogging and rigging tickets
- Experience with a structured maintenance management system such as SAP
Benefits
- Short-Term Incentives and participation in the company share scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Company paid parental leave
- Cultural leave and study leave options (site-based employees)
- Relocation assistance
- Salary sacrifice superannuation
- Salary sacrifice airport parking
- Salary sacrifice flights
- Novated leasing
- Health, wellbeing, and fitness discounts with a variety of corporate partners
