Fixed Plant Boiler Maker

WorkPac; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Exposure to multiple mine sites

Competitive negotiable salary

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking a skilled Boilermaker for fixed plant maintenance across Bowen Basin mine sites in Queensland. You will perform welding, fabrication, and repairs on CHPP and fixed plant equipment, interpreting drawings and ensuring safety throughout shutdowns and projects.

The ideal candidate has a recognised Boilermaker qualification, current Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical, plus experience in heavy industry and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Australian Recognised Boilermaker Trade Qualification.
• Current Standard 11.
• Current Coal Board Medical.
• Experience in fixed plant, CHPP or heavy industrial maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication plans.
• Strong welding and fabrication skills.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Team-oriented work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and fabrication on fixed plant equipment.
• Conduct structural repairs and modifications to plant infrastructure.
• Carry out planned, preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Maintain chutes, bins, conveyors and related equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and fabrication plans.
• Complete shutdown and project maintenance works.
• Ensure all work is safe and compliant with industry standards.
• Maintain maintenance records and inspection documentation.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Interpret drawings

Maintenance

Education

Australian Recognised Boilermaker Trade Qualification

Tools

Industrial safety tools

Job description

Job details

Key Selling Points

• Negotiable salary package based on experience
• Work across CHPP and fixed plant operations throughout the Bowen Basin
• Join a respected maintenance and engineering services provider
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Diverse maintenance and fabrication work across multiple mine sites

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded maintenance and engineering services provider supporting mining operations across Queensland. With a strong reputation for safety, reliability and quality workmanship, they deliver specialist maintenance solutions across coal handling and preparation plants, fixed plant assets and processing facilities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Performing maintenance, repair and fabrication work on fixed plant equipment
• Conducting structural repairs and modifications to plant infrastructure
• Carrying out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance activities
• Maintaining chutes, bins, screens, conveyors and associated plant equipment
• Interpreting engineering drawings and fabrication plans
• Completing shutdown and project maintenance works
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to industry standards
• Maintaining maintenance records and inspection documentation

What You Will Need

• Australian Recognised Boilermaker Trade Qualification
• Current Standard 11
• Current Coal Board Medical
• Previous fixed plant, CHPP or heavy industrial maintenance experience
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong welding and fabrication skills
• Current Driver's Licence
• Commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Highly Regarded

• Previous CHPP maintenance experience
• Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets
• High Risk Work Licences
• Shutdown maintenance experience
• Experience working within coal mining operations

What's in it for you?

• Negotiable salary package based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunity to work across multiple Bowen Basin mine sites
• Exposure to a variety of fixed plant and CHPP maintenance activities
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Work with a respected maintenance services provider
• Supportive team environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.