BOILERMAKER JOB DESCRIPTION

Fabrication and structural integrity are not the same job. A Boilermaker in mining works across fixed plant and mobile assets, owning the physical repair, modification, and erection of steel structures, pressure vessels, and cable tray in environments governed by JHA preparation and SHE compliance obligations. Seniority paths within this trade typically move through crew lead or maintenance planner positions. The role sits within maintenance departments reporting to a fabrication or plant supervisor and is accountable for keeping plant availability on schedule.

As the Boilermaker, you own hands-on fabrication, welding, and structural repair across fixed and mobile mining assets, directly sustaining plant availability and operational continuity for the maintenance department. The position operates within a rotating roster structure, collaborating daily with maintenance supervisors, tradespersons, and apprentices across both planned outage work and breakdown response.

Career Impact: Building competency across JHA preparation, SHE compliance, and multi-process welding in a mining environment establishes trade credentials that are transferable across the broader resources and heavy industrial sector.

Business Impact: When fixed plant goes unserviced, production halts - the Boilermaker's output on maintenance schedules and breakdown repairs is the direct variable between planned downtime and unplanned shutdown.

Growth Opportunity: Demonstrated performance in preventative maintenance planning and apprentice coaching creates a traceable path toward crew lead, maintenance planning, or supervisory roles within mining operations.

• Fabricate and erect structural steel components, cable tray, and fixed plant infrastructure to engineering drawing specifications.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on fixed and mobile plant assets and recommend corrective follow-up actions.
• Perform welding tasks across MIG, MMA, and TIG processes including work on Bisalloy and cast steels in workshop and field settings.
• Complete pre-task documentation including JHAs, Take 5s, JSEAs, and equipment pre-start checks before commencing work.
• Identify and resolve plant equipment faults within scope, escalating technical issues to the maintenance supervisor as required.
• Support planned maintenance outages by assisting with scoping, preparation, execution, testing, and task completion.
• Coach and mentor apprentices and junior tradespersons to build team capability and safe work culture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by challenging costs and identifying efficiency gains across maintenance activities.

• Trade qualification in Engineering Fabrication, Heavy Fabrication, or Boilermaking at Certificate III level or equivalent.
• 3 or more years of boilermaking or heavy fabrication experience, with demonstrated exposure to fixed plant or mobile mining equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform MIG, MMA, and TIG welding to structural and fabrication standards without reliance on drawings.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings and develop simple markups.
• Current manual driver's licence appropriate to country of employment.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environment obligations including SHE system maintenance and legal inspection compliance.
• Sound knowledge of risk assessment procedures including JHA preparation and hazard identification in field environments.

• Experience working with 1SAP or equivalent computerised maintenance management systems in a mining or heavy industrial context.
• Current tickets in forklift operation, basic rigging or dogging, EWP, Working at Heights, or Confined Space entry.
• Prior experience working alongside or within electrical maintenance teams in a smelter or process plant environment.
• Exposure to apprentice mentoring or trade coaching within a structured maintenance team.

• Plant availability rate, measuring how consistently scheduled maintenance tasks are completed on time.
• Breakdown response time, tracking hours elapsed between fault notification and return to service.
• JHA and pre-start completion rate, reflecting adherence to site safety documentation requirements.
• Rework rate on fabrication tasks, indicating weld and structural quality against specification.
• Apprentice task completion rate, measuring effectiveness of on-the-job coaching and guidance provided.
• Typical tools: Welding plant (commonly MIG, MMA, and TIG sets), lifting equipment (commonly overhead hoists and forklifts), maintenance management systems (commonly 1SAP or CMMS platforms).

• Base Salary Range: $62,000 to $82,000 per year depending on seniority and site location.
• Bonus: Site allowance or productivity bonus common in FIFO and rotating roster arrangements.
• Equity: Not typically offered at trade level in this sector.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage standard for full-time roles.
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus statutory leave entitlements and site R and R provisions.
• Common Perks: FIFO or DIDO travel covered, site accommodation, uniform and PPE provided, tool allowance.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Background screening, including employment history verification and a pre-employment medical, is a standard condition of offer for this role. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Candidates must hold valid work authorization for the country of employment. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process upon request.

The Boilermaker owns fabrication and erection of in-house project works while providing technical trade support to the Copper Smelter Electrical team at Glencore Mount Isa Mines, reporting to the Primary Electrical Supervisor. The role delivers cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement outcomes that ensure the safety and reliability of fixed plant maintenance operations in a residential Mount Isa setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication and erection of all in-house project works.
• Repairs and modifications to fixed plant structures and cable tray.
• Challenging costs and delivering cost saving initiatives where practical.
• Assisting other maintenance personnel when required.
• Driving and participating in continuous improvement projects.
• Reliable with a genuine concern for safety.
• Possess great time management skills, working independently and in a team.

Required Qualifications

• 5 year's experience working in a mining/heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and develop simple mark-ups.
• Hold a current manual Australian driver's license.
• Forklift ticket, basic rigger/doggers/scaffolder ticket would be an advantage.
• Previous experience working in/with electrical teams will be an advantage but not essential.

Embedded within a process plant environment, the Boilermaker carries out welding, cutting, and steel component fabrication while ensuring plant availability through adherence to maintenance schedules and SHE system compliance. Working closely with operations and safety teams, the role sustains legal inspection standards and risk assessment practices that protect plant uptime and workforce safety.

Core Functions

• Ensure plant availability by attending to maintenance schedules and breakdowns.
• Comply with legal issues such as weekly inspections and log book completion.
• Welding, cutting and designing of steel components in process plant.
• Fitting and maintenance such steel structures as per design.
• Take responsibility for legal inspections as per appointment.
• Should be able to do risk assessments in his/her area of responsibility.
• Perform standby duties as per company standards and procedure.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures as set by the Company.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 2 years as a Boilermaker in a process / metallurgical plant.
• Valid Drivers Licence code 08.
• Cutting, and welding techniques must be sound and must be able to develop without drawings.
• Must be willing, have strong leadership skills.
• Must be able to solve Boilermaking problems / challenges quickly and efficiently.

A key member of the railroad maintenance team, the Boilermaker delivers fabrication, assembly, and repair of locomotive boilers in full compliance with FRA and Union Pacific requirements, including welding pressure vessels up to 3 inch wall thickness across iron, steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Collaborating across crews, supervisors, contractors, and customers, the role ensures safe and regulation-compliant boiler operations that support the reliability of steam-powered locomotive systems.

Accountabilities

• Fabricate, assemble and modify boiler systems, heavy sheet metal components and parts using welding, riveting, bolting, soldering and grinding.
• Work with shop machines, tools, vehicles and equipment (including drill and punch presses, bench lathes, drills, impact wrenches, power saws, grinders, acetylene torches, electric and gas welding equipment.
• Remove and install boiler tubes, flues, repair super heater units, remove and install welded and/or threaded stay bolts, studs, plugs, etc
• Operate overhead hoists and jacks to lift parts.
• Accurately transcribe numbers and English words onto forms.
• Weld all types of metals including iron, steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
• Demonstrate proficiency in welding techniques including gas, brazing, SMAW, MIG and TIG.
• Communicate with others, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations and other work-related information.
• Operate in a team environment, cooperating and maintaining positive working relationships.

Technical Qualifications

• Experience making quick and accurate visual inspections at near and far distances.
• Ability to speak English in a clear, concise manner to communicate with coworker(s) and supervisor(s).
• Able to effectively work independently and in group settings.
• Experience in and able to demonstrate proficiency in welding pressure vessels up to 3 inch wall thickness, welding all types of metals including iron, steel, stainless steel and aluminum..
• Experience and be able to demonstrate proficiency in welding techniques including gas, brazing, SMAW, MIG and TIG
• Experience in riveting and fabricating steel and aluminum parts.
• Experience in removing and installing boiler tubes and flues, repairing super heater units, removing and installing welded and/or threaded stay bolts, studs, plugs, etc 2 years experience on steam locomotive boiler repair.

Safe and reliable plant operations depend on the Boilermaker, who executes a planned weekly maintenance schedule on fixed plant equipment, including preventative maintenance inspections, JHA preparation, and 1SAP Work Order management, reporting to the Supervisor Maintenance on a 7-days-on, 7-days-off roster. Based within a mining site environment, the role coaches and mentors team members and apprentices to build a high-performing team that sustains the safety, reliability, and efficiency of site assets.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development.
• Maintain a high profile in the promotion of safe working conditions and practices to ensure a safe working environment.
• Undertake preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with maintenance planning systems and recommending appropriate follow-up action.
• Carry out all activities within the whole-of-job scope, including pre-work, preparation of JHAs and organizing materials, execution, testing and completion of tasks.
• Ensure operational discipline in 1SAP Work Management practices, from raising of notifications, execution of Work Orders on both planned. and unplanned situations
• Assist in delivering planned maintenance to drive a safe and reliable plant through diligent work execution and plant improvements.
• Coach and mentor other team members and apprentices to deliver on plan and build a high performing team.

Background and Experience

• Australian recognised Fabrication/Boilermaker trade qualification.
• Solid field equipment Boilermaking maintenance competency.
• Minimum of C class Manual Driver's License.
• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, be self-motivated and show passion toward the equipment within the department.
• Experience working with heavy fixed plant in the mining industry.
• Capability in 1SAP or similar maintenance management systems (desirable).
• HRWL, Rigging (Basic), EWP, Working at Heights, Confined Space training and current MSIC (desirable).

As the Boilermaker, this role is responsible for the completion of specialised structural steel fabrication and repairs within the workshop and offsite facilities, ensuring all work conforms to safety, quality, and time requirements within planned milestones and budget, reporting to the Workshop Supervisor. The Veolia plant management team relies on this work to sustain compliance with relevant codes and specifications and to drive a positive safety culture across all workshop operations.

Role Responsibilities

• Hands on involvement in the Always's Safe site safety principles, leading by example to encourage safe work practices.
• Completion of day-to-day planned and unplanned workshop activities onsite and offsite whilst ensuring the timely and profitable delivery of works.
• Identify and resolve any specific technical plant and equipment issues that arise.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and specifications.
• Assist in ensuring the plant is maintained in compliance with Veolia plant management standards, with a strong emphasis on safety.
• Complete Take 5, JSEA, Equipment pre starts and other site/Client paperwork requirements.
• Maintain a high level of safety and high quality level of all tasks undertaken and general workshop repairs.
• Ensure that work areas are always kept clean and tidy throughout the day.

Professional Experience

• Trade qualifications as a Cert III - Engineering Fabrication Trade (Heavy Fabrication)
• Experience with heavy equipment and plant.
• Experience using equipment such as MIG/TIG welders, Guillotines, rollers, presses and other miscellaneous workshop equipment.
• A strong safety approach with an ability to drive a positive safety culture within your immediate team.
• A willingness to become part of a high achieving team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral with an ability to engage effectively with all levels.
• A high level of organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and prioritisation skills.

Boilermaker delivers safe welding and metal fabrication with little or no supervision across confined spaces and elevated work platforms, supporting Weir Minerals Australia's maintenance operations for slurry pumps and mineral processing equipment supplied to the mining industry. The work directly supports quality handovers between crews and contractors across both ports, ensuring continuous operational performance for Weir's Minerals, Oil and Gas, and Flow Control sectors.

What You'll Do

• Performs safe welding and metal fabrication with little or no supervision, using new and existing methods, policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Working in confined spaces and on elevated work platform equipment.
• Utilising a variety of hand tools.
• Complete quality handovers with oncoming crews and other maintenance teams including contractors across both ports as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Trade certificate in Fabrication / Engineering.
• MMA and MIG and TIG welding experience.
• At least 3 years' experience as an welder or boilermaker in a heavy industrial manufacturing or mining environment.
• Experience with low to medium pipework.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and structural drawings.
• Confined Space and Work at Heights Qualifications.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to use of CMMS (Emaint).

The Boilermaker shapes maintenance outcomes at the Pinkenba Wharf by performing MIG, stick, and flux core welding on hoppers and grabbers while servicing mobile plant and attachment equipment for a fulltime permanent position within a mechanical trades team. Working closely with vessel discharge crews, the role supports uninterrupted wharf operations through trade assistance, machinery operator relief, and occasional semi-trailer operation.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Proven fabrication and welding experience (Mig and Stick).
• Mechanical service and fitting.
• Undertaking various mechanical repairs oh heavy equipment.
• Operation of a Semi-Trailer (Willingness to obtain licence) to assist the team when discharging vessels.
• Assist the team when ships are discharging, either by trade support or relieving machinery operators on their breaks.
• Available to start ASAP.
• Occasional mobile plant operations.

Position Requirements

• Be immediately available.
• Experience working on mobile plant equipment.
• Have strong communications skills and be able to follow instructions.
• Be able to take ownership of your role and work within a team environment.
• Be able to work under pressure to meet daily deadlines.
• Must be able to interpret drawings.
• Mig, Stick and Flux Core (essential).

Reporting to site managers, the Boilermaker builds and installs boilers, lays out plate and sheet steel, and carries out fitting, welding, maintenance, and repair work in compliance with safety standards under a 482 visa sponsorship arrangement. Partnering with coworkers across project sites, the role maintains a safe and clean work environment while enabling reliable boiler operations through strong mechanical aptitude and sound project management practices.

Scope of Work

• Building and installing boilers
• Laying out plate or sheet steel and marking cuts, bends, and welds
• Fitting and welding metal sections together
• Maintaining and repairing boilers
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Loads and unloads equipment and materials.
• Uses hand and power tools and heavy machinery.
• Follows written and verbal instructions from managers.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Minimum 3-5 years proven employment history record
• Meet 482 visa requirements.
• Technical and vocational education and training qualification
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent reading comprehension.
• Follows written and verbal instructions.
• Works well at high heights and in confined spaces.
• Collaborates with coworkers and has strong interpersonal skills.
• Communicates effectively and has strong verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong project management and time management skills.
• Learns quickly and has strong math, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Boilermaker refines maintenance and fabrication outcomes at a steel manufacturing, processing, pre-fabrication, and fixed or mobile plant facility in Mayfield on a short-term temporary assignment sourced through Chandler Macleod. The work directly supports plant availability and reliability by executing planned maintenance tasks, shutdown support, and surface permit activities to a high quality standard.

Job Functions

• Carry out planned maintenance, fabrication, and inspection tasks.
• Have puncture of surface permits knowledge, attaching bollards and frames to concrete with the use of rotary hammer drill.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and provide feedback via the maintenance management system.
• Complete all tasks safely and to a high quality.
• Support shutdown tasks requiring your input.
• Ensure availability and reliability of a variety of machinery.

Education and Experience

• Boilermaker / Fabrication trade qualification.
• Mig welding experience, oxy cutting experience.
• Previous experience working on plant and equipment within a similar heavy industry. 
• Knowledge of Forklift.
• Ability to fabricate and weld to test standards.