Shovel Shutdown Boilermaker - Mining, Mt Thorley (Temp)

Field Mining Services Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Weekly pay

Supportive team culture

Job summary

FMS Group in NSW is seeking experienced Boilermakers for a shovel shutdown at Mt Thorley. You will perform shutdown maintenance, welding, fabrication, and repairs on mining shovels, reading engineering drawings and ensuring safety and quality throughout the project.

This temporary role runs during November/December 2026 with a collaborative maintenance team. Applicants should hold a Boilermaker trade qualification, shovel shutdown experience, and current safety tickets; Order 43/45 medical, drug

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Boilermaker with shovel shutdown experience.
• Demonstrated welding, fabrication and maintenance of mining shovels.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Mandatory medical (Order 43/45) and ability to pass drug/alcohol tests.
• Current Working at Heights, Confined Space, and Gas Test Atmosphere tickets.

Responsibilities

• Carry out shutdown maintenance, fabrication, welding, and repair works on shovels at Mt Thorley, NSW.
• Perform structural repairs, modifications, and component replacements as required.
• Complete welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication tasks to the required specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, plans, and technical specifications.
• Inspect shovel components, identify defects, and carry out repairs as required.
• Work collaboratively with Fitters, supervisors, and other trades to achieve shutdown targets and deadlines.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Maintain a strong safety focus and high standards of workmanship throughout the shutdown.

Skills

Boilermaker

Shovel shutdown experience

Welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Safety focus

Order 43/45 medical

Drug testing

Working at Heights

Confined Space

Gas Test Atmosphere

Job description

FMS Group in NSW is seeking experienced Boilermakers for a shovel shutdown at Mt Thorley. You will perform shutdown maintenance, welding, fabrication, and repairs on mining shovels, reading engineering drawings and ensuring safety and quality throughout the project.

This temporary role runs during November/December 2026 with a collaborative maintenance team. Applicants should hold a Boilermaker trade qualification, shovel shutdown experience, and current safety tickets; Order 43/45 medical, drug