Shutdown Crew - Mech Fitters, Boilermakers, Crane Operators, Riggers

Engineering Trades Australia; Weipa Town; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights provided

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Engineering Trades Australia is conducting a shutdown staffing event at Rio Tinto's Amrun Bauxite Processing Plant, Weipa, QLD. Short-term roles from 31 October to 6 November 2026 include Boilermakers, Fitters, Open Crane Operators, and Riggers.

Flights, accommodation and meals provided; HRWL, White Card, and medicals are mandatory. Applicants must have current trade qualifications, valid licences (HR for crane operators), and the ability to complete site onboarding.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications relevant to the listed trades.
• Current HRWL where applicable.
• Construction White Card is mandatory.
• MMQ medical or Queensland Coal Board Medical required.
• Evidence of current medical clearance must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform SMP and mechanical maintenance tasks as part of shutdown.
• Carry out fault finding and repairs on mechanical systems.
• Maintain conveyors, crushers, and stacking/reclaiming equipment.
• Participate in general shutdown activities across the processing plant.

Skills

Boilermaker

Crane Operator

Rigger

Fitter

Trade qualifications

Tools

HR Licence

HRWL

White Card

MMQ medical

Job description

Shutdown Crew - Mech Fitters, Boilermakers, Crane Operators, Riggers

Shutdown Crew - Mech Fitters, Boilermakers, Crane Operators, Riggers

19th October, 2026

Engineering Trades Australia is seeking experienced tradespeople for an upcoming shutdown Rio Tinto's Amrun Bauxite Processing Plant in Weipa, North Queensland.
We have multiple positions available for a short-term shutdown running from 31 October to 6 November 2026, with flights, accommodation and meals provided.
This is a great opportunity to secure shutdown work with an established contractor on a major resources site.
Positions Available

• 2 x Boilermakers
• 6 x Open Crane Operators - C6 crane licenses also accepted
• 6 x Intermediate Riggers or above

19th October, 2026

Engineering Trades Australia is seeking experienced tradespeople for an upcoming shutdown Rio Tinto's Amrun Bauxite Processing Plant in Weipa, North Queensland.
We have multiple positions available for a short-term shutdown running from 31 October to 6 November 2026, with flights, accommodation and meals provided.
This is a great opportunity to secure shutdown work with an established contractor on a major resources site.
Positions Available

• 2 x Boilermakers
• 6 x Fitters
• 6 x Open Crane Operators - C6 crane licenses also accepted
• 6 x Intermediate Riggers or above

Shutdown Details

• Location: Amrun, Weipa, QLD
• Client: Rio Tinto
• Shutdown Dates: 31 October - 6 November 2026
• Hourly Rates: To be confirmed
• Flights:From Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville
• Accommodation:provided
• Meals:provided

Scope of Works The shutdown will involve SMP and mechanical maintenance across Rio Tinto's bauxite processing plant, including:

• Fault finding and breakdown maintenance
• Mechanical repairs and remediation works
• Crushing circuit maintenance
• Conveyor maintenance and repairs
• Stacker and reclaimer maintenance
• General shutdown activities across the processing plant

Essential Requirements All candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Relevant trade qualifications for trade positions
• Current and valid HRWL where applicable to the role
• Construction White Card
• Current MMQ (Mineral Mines and Quarries) medical or Queensland Coal Board Medical - mandatory
• Ability to provide evidence of current medical clearance
• Valid driver's licence (HR licence mandatory for Crane Operators)
• Ability to complete Rio Tinto Weipa site onboarding and induction requirements
• G1 Apply Risk Management Processes (RIIRIS301E) certification, or willingness and ability to obtain it before mobilisation
• Right to work in Australia

Important: Candidates without a current, valid MMQ or Queensland Coal Board Medical will not be considered. New medicals will not be arranged for this shutdown.
Candidates must also be able to provide the required mobilisation documentation, including relevant licences, qualifications, working-at-heights and confined-space evidence where applicable, emergency contacts and identification.