Boilermaker- Curragh North

Cimic; Central Highlands Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thiess is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join the Curragh North Maintenance team in Queensland. You will perform repair and maintenance on mobile mining equipment, welding and fabricating components to ensure optimal fleet performance and safety.

As part of a high‑performing team, you will interpret technical manuals and bulletins, conduct pre‑start inspections, and maintain safe work practices in a busy open‑cut mining environment. HR licence is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate in Engineering Fabrication or equivalent trade qualification.
• Post-trade experience within mining, heavy earthmoving or hydraulic excavator environments.
• Strong welding, gouging, cutting and fabrication capabilities.
• Current Standard 11.
• Current Driver Licence, HR Licence highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance activities on mobile mining equipment.
• Complete welding, fabrication, gouging and cutting activities to support equipment reliability.
• Source and interpret technical information from maintenance manuals and bulletins.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and maintain safe work practices.
• Ensure workshop tooling remains fit for purpose and report unsafe equipment when identified.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Gouging

Heavy equipment experience

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.

The Opportunity

Are you a trade-qualified Boilermaker with a passion for heavy mobile equipment maintenance and delivering quality workmanship? Thiess is seeking experienced and motivated Boilermakers to join our high-performing team at Curragh North Coal Project.

As a key member of the Curragh North Maintenance team, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing mobile mining equipment, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient fleet performance to support operational targets.

Roster: 7/7 Day & Night | Location: Curragh North Coal Project, QLD | Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

As the Boilermaker, you will:

• Perform repair and maintenance activities on mobile mining equipment in accordance with Thiess maintenance systems and procedures.
• Complete welding, fabrication, gouging and cutting activities to support equipment reliability and availability.
• Source and interpret technical information from maintenance manuals, technical bulletins and computer-based systems.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and maintain safe work practices at all times.
• Ensure workshop tooling remains fit for purpose and report unsafe equipment when identified.

About you

• Trade Certificate in Engineering Fabrication or equivalent trade qualification.
• Demonstrated post-trade experience within mining, heavy earthmoving or hydraulic excavator environments.
• Strong welding, gouging, cutting and fabrication capabilities.
• Experience working on mobile plant equipment and performing heavy welding repairs.
• Current Standard 11.
• Current Driver Licence, with HR Licence highly regarded.
• A proactive attitude and commitment to working safely within a high-performing team.
• Alignment with Thiess' values of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery.

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.
• Permanent full-time employment.
• 12.25-hour day and night shifts.
• Even time lifestyle roster.
• BIBO from Yeppoon, Rockhampton and Mackay.
• Salary sacrifice options including flights and novated leasing.
• Full camp accommodation and meals provided.
• Living Out of Camp Allowance where applicable.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

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

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.