FIFO Plumber – 7/7 Roster (Industrial & Mining)

North West Queensland; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

South32 is seeking a Plumber for a permanent full-time position on a 7:7 roster with FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires. The role supports remediation, refurbishment and construction projects, ensuring safety, environmental and quality standards are met.

You will diagnose faults, upgrade systems, read technical drawings, and work with trades and project teams to minimise operational disruption.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Plumbing is required.
• Current Plumbing and Gas Fitting Licence is required.
• Working at Heights and Confined Space Entry trainings are required.
• A current Driver’s Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver plumbing and hydraulic services for remediation, refurbishment and construction projects.
• Complete fault finding, repairs and system upgrades.
• Conduct inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
• Interpret technical drawings and project specifications; support planning to minimise disruption.

Skills

Plumbing works delivery

Fault diagnosis

Interpret drawings/specs

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Plumbing

Plumbing and Gas Fitting Licence

Working at Heights

Confined Space Entry

Current Drivers Licence

Job description

South32 is seeking a Plumber for a permanent full-time position on a 7:7 roster with FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires. The role supports remediation, refurbishment and construction projects, ensuring safety, environmental and quality standards are met.

You will diagnose faults, upgrade systems, read technical drawings, and work with trades and project teams to minimise operational disruption.