Mechanical trades - Shutdown

JCI Engineering; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JCI Engineering delivers shutdown and project labour to mining, resources and energy sectors nationwide. We seek experienced shutdown trades for interstate work, with preference to NSW-based candidates.

Roles include mechanical fitters, boilermakers, riggers and trade assistants, with FIFO or DIDO arrangements and casual PAYG or ABN contracts. You will perform planned maintenance during shutdowns, operate tools, work with other trades, and ensure safety and compliance on site while reporting

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months mining experience (Mandatory).
• Working at Heights refresher completed within the last 2 years.
• Confined Space refresher completed within the last 2 years.
• Valid White Card.
• For trade roles: a trade certificate backed by an apprenticeship, or relevant and consistent hands‑on exposure.
• Willingness to travel to site and work varied hours, including shift work during shutdowns.
• ABN contractors: engagement subject to an insurance review.
• Minimum 2 years rigging experience.
• Current rigging High Risk Work Licence.

Responsibilities

• Planned mechanical maintenance and repair during scheduled shutdowns.
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment relevant to shutdown work.
• Working alongside other trades and engineering teams to hit shutdown timelines safely.
• Inspecting plant and equipment and reporting defects and maintenance needs.
• Following all site safety, HSE and permit requirements.
• Documenting work completed and reporting progress and issues.
• Troubleshooting equipment faults and carrying out corrective work.
• Preparing work areas and managing tools and equipment.

Skills

Mining experience

Safety awareness

Willingness to travel

Education

Trade certificate / Apprenticeship

Tools

High Risk Work Licence (Rigging)

White Card

Confined Space refresher

Working at Heights refresher

Job description

JCI Engineering is seeking experienced shutdown trades for interstate work. We run mechanical shutdown and project work across the mining, resources and energy sectors, with jobs coming up in NT, WA, NSW and SA. We have a particular volume of work across NSW, so preference will be given to NSW-based candidates. All our work is either a FIFO or a DIDO offering. We engage both casual PAYG and ABN contractors, so we're building our labour pool and need trades and assistants who are experienced, motivated and proficient in their role of choice.

Roles we're filling:

• Mechanical Fitters / Machinists
• Boilermakers and coded welder's
• Riggers (intermediate or greater)
• Trade Assistants

What you'll be doing

• Planned mechanical maintenance and repair during scheduled shutdowns
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment relevant to shutdown work
• Working alongside other trades and engineering teams to hit shutdown timelines safely
• Inspecting plant and equipment and reporting defects and maintenance needs
• Following all site safety, HSE and permit requirements
• Documenting work completed and reporting progress and issues
• Troubleshooting equipment faults and carrying out corrective work
• Preparing work areas and managing tools and equipment

What we’re looking for

All roles:

• Minimum 12 months mining experience (Mandatory)
• Working at Heights refresher completed within the last 2 years
• Confined Space refresher completed within the last 2 years
• Valid White Card
• For trade roles: a trade certificate backed by an apprenticeship, or relevant and consistent hands‑on exposure
• Willingness to travel to site and work varied hours, including shift work during shutdowns
• ABN contractors: engagement subject to an insurance review

Riggers also need:

• Minimum 2 years rigging experience
• Current rigging High Risk Work Licence

What we offer

Competitive rates set to the mining and resources industry, casual or ABN, and steady work across a spread of shutdown and project jobs nationally. We run comprehensive site inductions and back our people with a straight safety record and proper support on the tools.

About us

JCI Engineering supplies engineering services and skilled trades to the mining, resources and energy sectors. We deliver shutdown and project labour to major operations across the country, built on reliable people, quality workmanship and safety.

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