Boilermaker - Caval Ridge

Cimic; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation and meals provided

Ongoing training and development

Safety-first culture

Corporate discounts: health insurance,

Travel and retail benefits

Job summary

Thiess is seeking an experienced Boilermaker for the Caval Ridge Mine in Moranbah, QLD. This permanent full-time position involves maintaining large-scale mining equipment, performing welding, fabrication and structural repairs, and supporting reliability across the site.

You will work a rotating 7/7 roster on days and nights, with camp accommodation and meals provided. Join a safety-first team focused on quality workmanship and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate in Engineering Fabrication or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated welding, gouging, cutting and heavy fabrication experience.
• Post-trade mining, heavy earthmoving or hydraulic excavator exposure.

Responsibilities

• Perform bucket and tray repairs and structural maintenance on assets.
• Complete fabrication, welding, gouging and repair work to high standards.
• Conduct inspections and keep accurate maintenance documentation.
• Maintain housekeeping and contribute to a safe, productive team environment.
• Collaborate with maintenance crew to achieve planned maintenance milestones.
• Ensure equipment reliability and utilisation on site.

Education

Trade Certificate in Engineering Fabrication

Job description

Make your mark with Thiess

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. Thiess is the place to make things happen.

The Opportunity

Are you a trade-qualified Boilermaker with strong welding and fabrication experience and a passion for maintaining large-scale mining equipment? Thiess is seeking an experienced and motivated Boilermaker to join our high-performing maintenance team at Caval Ridge Mine.

As a key member of the Caval Ridge Maintenance team, you'll play an important role in maintaining plant safely and efficiently while supporting equipment reliability and operational performance across site.

Roster: 7/7 Rotating Days & Nights | Location: Caval Ridge Mine, QLD | Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

As the Boilermaker, you will:

• Perform bucket and tray repairs, repairs and structural maintenance activities.
• Be responsible for completing structural chassis repairs on our HME fleets.
• Complete fabrication, welding, gouging and repair work to a high standard.
• Conduct inspections and complete accurate maintenance documentation to maximise equipment utilisation and reliability.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and contribute to a safe, productive team environment.
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance crew to achieve planned maintenance

About you

• Trade Certificate in Engineering Fabrication or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated experience performing welding, gouging, cutting and heavy fabrication work.
• Post-trade experience within mining, heavy earthmoving or hydraulic excavator environments.
• Experience working on mobile mining equipment and heavy structural repairs.
• Current Driver's Licence (HR Licence highly regarded).
• Current Standard 11.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and quality workmanship.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Even-time 7/7 rotating day and night roster.
• Permanent full-time employment.
• Camp accommodation and meals provided.
• BIBO options from Mackay and Proserpine.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture built on care, respect and accountability.
• Corporate discounts including health insurance, travel and retail benefits.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.
Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.