Boilermaker

Glencore Australia; Clermont; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trade allowance $15,000 per year

Roster allowance and annual short-term

Incentive bonus

FIFO – fully funded flights

DIDO or Residential options ($6,000/yr

Professional development and education

Healthy lifestyle reimbursement up to$

Village accommodation

6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Glencore Australia is seeking a Maintenance Boilermaker for Clermont Open Cut to support day-to-day maintenance and compliance with SHMS. You will provide technical leadership and guidance on maintenance activities within a mining operation, working a 7/7 rotating dayshift/nightshift roster with FIFO or residential options.

The role requires a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding), GCAA Level 2 welding competency, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a

Qualifications

• Certified Boilermaker with Fabrication trade background.
• GCAA Level 2 welding competency.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a large mining operation.
• QLD Drivers Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a reliability-focused approach to maintenance tasks.
• Contribute to a team environment and assist in day-to-day maintenance.
• Work unsupervised in breakdown conditions while ensuring safety.
• Follow safe work practices at all times.
• Maintain high attention to detail and housekeeping standards.

Skills

GCAA Level 2 welding competency

Reliability mindset

Team oriented

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding)

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

• GCAA Level 2 welding competency

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the core purpose of this vital role is to assist in the day-to-day requirements of a Maintenance Boilermaker for Clermont Open Cut. We have a vacancy in our Field Maintenance team, you will be a key stakeholder in providing technical leadership, guidance and support to site regarding maintenance management and compliance to the SHMS.

As a Maintenance Boilermaker at Clermont Open Cut your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reliability focused mind-set
• Willingness to work and contribute in a team environment
• Work unsupervised in breakdown conditions
• Follow safe work practices
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and housekeeping standards

You will possess the following skillset and attributes:

• Certification III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/ Welding)
• GCAA Level 2 welding competency
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in large mining operation
• QLD Drivers Licence

This role requires a safety conscious candidate prepared to challenge the norm, drive continuous improvement and who can demonstrate experience in implementing best practice using a hands-on approach.

What we offer:

• $15,000 Trade Allowance per year
• Highly competitive remuneration package including roster allowance and annual short-term incentive bonus
• 7/7 Rotating Dayshift/Nightshift Roster
• FIFO - Fully funded Company Charter flights from Brisbane or Sunshine Coast
• DIDO or Residential options available (with an added location allowance of $6,000 per year)
• Professional development, tailored training opportunities and a generous education assistance program
• Healthy Lifestyle reimbursement scheme, up to $5,000 per year
• Village Accommodation for FIFO/DIDO/BIBO
• 6 weeks annual leave and access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave

Clermont is only one and a quarter hour drive from Emerald, three-and-half hour drive from Mackay and a five-hour drive from Townsville. We have a diverse group of people employed at our operation who choose to commute from multiple locations across Queensland along with those who live locally within the Isaac Region.

If you’re passionate and driven, and can operate within a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact and join a team focused on fostering a culture that empowers and supports our most valuable asset, our people. Clermont Open Cut isn’t your typical coal mine.

See what it’s really like working at Clermont Open Cut by watching our ‘Day in the Life’ video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIkynly2VkQ )

Applications close:

6 October 2026

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.