Boilermaker Trade Assistant

Duratec; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime penalties

Employee discounts

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

First Aid support

Rewards program

Job summary

Duratec is seeking a proactive Field Assistant to support Boilermakers, Welders and Pipefitters on busy Sydney projects. You will help with fabrication, cutting, grinding and pipe fit-up, while following strict safety procedures and site permits.

A current White Card, safety certifications and a valid driver’s licence are required. Join a national ASX-listed contractor with local Sydney CBD projects and weekly pay, plus overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Construction White Card and site safety certifications are required.
• Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights certifications needed.
• Basic Rigging Licence and Gas Test Atmospheres certification preferred.
• Current Driver's Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Boilermakers and Welders with fabrication and installation activities
• Preparing pipework and steel components for welding
• Cutting, grinding, bevelling and dressing materials
• Pipe fit-up and alignment
• Operating hand tools and power tools safely
• Material handling and site logistics support
• Assisting with rigging and lifting activities
• Supporting confined space and working-at-height operations
• Assisting with pressure testing or hydrotesting
• Assisting bolting and torquing connections
• Maintaining compliance with site safety procedures, permits and SWMS
• Participating in daily pre-starts and toolbox meetings

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Reading fabrication drawings

Rigging support

Education

Construction White Card

Confined Space Entry

Working at Heights

Basic Rigging Licence

Gas Test Atmospheres

Current Driver's Licence

Tools

Grinders

Cutting equipment

Fabrication tools

Job description

• Assisting Boilermakers and Welders with fabrication and installation activities
• Local Sydney CBD projects
• National ASX listed contractor

Support project delivery teams across multiple Sydney sites, contributing to civil remediation works. This position requires a high level of flexibility, with the successful candidate working locally Monday to Friday with occasional weekends as required.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting Boilermakers and Welders with fabrication and installation activities
• Preparing pipework and steel components for welding
• Cutting, grinding, bevelling and dressing materials
• Pipe fit-up and alignment
• Operating hand tools and power tools safely
• Material handling and site logistics support
• Assisting with rigging and lifting activities
• Supporting confined space and working-at-height operations
• Assisting with pressure testing or hydrotesting
• Assisting bolting and torquing connections
• Maintaining compliance with site safety procedures, permits and SWMS
• Participating in daily pre-starts and toolbox meetings

ABOUT YOU

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation and play an integral part in its success and continued growth. To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Construction White Card
• Current Driver's License
• Previous experience assisting Boilermakers, Welders or Pipefitters
• Experience using grinders, cutting equipment and fabrication tools
• Confined Space Entry certification
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
• Working at Heights certification
• Basic Rigging Licence
• Gas Test Atmospheres certification
• Experience on energy or defence projects
• Ability to read basic fabrication drawings and isometrics

THE BENEFITS

• Weekly pay
• Penalties + overtime
• Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare
• Employee Assistance Program
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available
• Ongoing rewards & recognition programs

This role is subject to pre-employment medical and background checks.

ABOUT US

Duratec is a leading Australian contractor providing design, build, remediation and decommissioning services to a broad range of assets and infrastructure. Our multi-disciplined capabilities and integrated specialist subsidiaries, combine engineering experience with project delivery expertise.

Headquartered in Wangara, Western Australia, Duratec operates across Australia and the Pacific with offices and project sites in every state and territory, delivering services across multiple sectors including Defence, Mining & Industrial, Building & Facade, Energy, Marine, Transport Infrastructure, and Water Infrastructure.

We’re committed to procuring responsibly, looking after our people and building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

Duratec Limited is listed on the Australia Stock Market (ASX:DUR).

Discover more on our website or LinkedIn