Boilermaker Welder - Queensland

Linkforce; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 114,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and meals provided

Fortnightly pay

Long-term ongoing work

Training & development

Career progression

Exclusive discounts

EAP support

Job summary

Linkforce is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join our Structural Integrity Team in Queensland for a casual, long-term roster on a 7/7 cycle. You will deliver safe, compliant structural remediation and maintenance services to CHPP operations, reading engineering drawings and performing plate work, welding and fitting.

Your role emphasizes safety, teamwork and site compliance, with on-site work at the Bowen Basin and accommodation provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Australian-recognised Boilermaker trade qualification.
• Ability to successfully complete a welding test.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence - C class minimum.
• Working at Heights & Confined Space (within 2 years).
• Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain).
• BMA Core Inductions or SC Number is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Performing maintenance works involving heavy and structural steel fabrication.
• Complete plate work, pipe work, welding, cutting and fitting of steel componentry.
• Support planned maintenance, breakdown and project CHPP works.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Inspect and maintain tools and equipment.
• Complete pre-starts, JHAs and risk assessments.
• Work safely in accordance with permit-to-work systems, isolation procedures, site requirements and applicable Australian Standards.

Skills

Clear communication

People skills

Safety focus

Stakeholder management

Education

Boilermaker trade qualification

Job description

Linkforce is a privately owned, people-first contractor with operational hubs across Australia. Since 2007, we have delivered shutdown, maintenance, and project services to major clients in the mining, infrastructure, energy, and defence sectors.

We operate across key regions including the Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, supporting a wide range of projects and clients. With a reputation for reliability, safety, and performance, Linkforce continues to grow as a trusted partner in some of Australia’s most critical industries.

Due to continued growth across Queensland, Linkforce is seeking experienced Boilermakers to join our Structural Integrity Team at our operation based in the Bowen Basin. This is a casual position offered on an ongoing long-term roster working a lifestyle-friendly 7/7 roster. October start.

About the Role

Working as part of a close-knit, high-performing team, you will deliver safe, efficient and compliant structural remediation and maintenance services to the onsite Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP).Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing maintenance works involving heavy and structural steel fabrication
• Complete plate work, pipe work, welding, cutting and fitting of steel componentry
• Support planned maintenance, breakdown and project CHPP works
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication specifications
• Inspect and maintain tools and equipment
• Complete pre-starts, JHAs and risk assessments
• Work safely in accordance with permit-to-work systems, isolation procedures, site requirements and applicable Australian Standards

What You'll Need

You will be an experienced Boilermaker with a strong commitment to safety and previous experience completing structural remediation or fixed-plant maintenance within a CHPP environment. You will have:

• Australian-recognised Boilermaker trade qualification
• Ability to successfully complete a welding test
• Current Australian Driver's Licence - C class minimum
• Working at Heights & Confined Space (within 2 years)
• Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain)
• BMA Core Inductions or SC Number is Highly Advantageous
• Clear communication and people skills
• Ability to work effectively with site management and clients
• An uncompromising commitment to workplace health and safety

Why Join Linkforce?

• Competitive Rates - From $71.00 DS | $82.80 NS per hour
• Roster - Lifestyle-friendly 7/7 roster with accommodation and meals provided
• Transport from the Mackay office to site for Mackay-based employees
• Fortnightly Pay - Reliable and consistent income
• Ongoing Work - Secure long-term contract extending well into 2027
• Training & Development - Upskill with access to our in-house training facility
• Career Progression - Pathways into leadership roles
• Employee Benefits - Exclusive discounts, recognition awards, EAP support and more

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.