Welder Special Class - Shutdown

First Nations Jobs; Muswellbrook Shire Council; Hybrid; AUD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DIDO outage

LAFHA accommodation and meal allowance

Job summary

Downer's Energy & Utilities is seeking casual Special Class Welders for outage services at Bayswater Power Station, Muswellbrook, NSW. Starts in late September with mechanical and project work through the outage period.

You will perform piping setup, structural and boiler casing fabrication to precise standards, while prioritising safety and quality. This role requires a Welding trade qualification, the ability to pass an X-ray weld test, and full working rights in Australia with White Card,

Qualifications

• Must hold a Welding trade qualification with experience on power station projects.
• Able to pass an X-ray weld test on boiler tubes prior to on-site work.
• Team oriented with strong communication and safety focus.
• Hold Australian working rights, White Card, Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets; pre-employment medical may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outage welding, piping setup, structural and boiler casings work.
• Ensure safe, compliant completion of fabrication and welding tasks.
• Work across day and night shifts on rostered outages.

Skills

Welding trade qualification

Team communication

Safety awareness

Tools

White Card

Working at Heights

Confined Space tickets

X-ray weld test

Job description

• Casual Role: DIDO outage working at Bayswater Power Station, Major outage in Muswellbrook, NSW, with potential for other project/shutdown work
• Start Dates: Staggered start dates from late September, approximately duration until late November
• Shutdown Roster: Monday to Saturday roster - days 7am-6:30pm & nights 7pm-6:30am
• Competitive Rates: $66.75 p/h + $2.70 p/h site allowances and $5.57 project uplift allowance. Total: $75.02 per hour. Payrates are including 25% casual loading. You will also receive penalties for overtime (from the base rate).
• Other Benefits: DIDO project, LAFHA or Accommodation + meal allowance provided to distant workers

THE OPPORTUNITY

Downer's Energy & Utilities business is seeking casual Special Class Welders to provide outage services at Bayswater Power Station in Muswellbrook, NSW. Starting in late September, Downer will offer mechanical and project services throughout the outage period. As a Special Class Welder, you will apply your expertise in piping setup, structural and welding fabrication, and boiler casings, ensuring that all work is completed safely, effectively, and to the required standards.

ABOUT YOU

• Trade Qualified: Hold a Welding trade qualification with proven experience on power station projects and/or shutdowns
• Technically Proficient: Must be able to pass an X-ray weld test on the boiler tube prior to commencing on-site
• Team Oriented: Have an ability to work effectively within a team with well-developed communication skills and a commitment to safety.
• Site Qualifications: Hold full working rights in Australia, White Card, Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets (within 3 years validity). Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical.

PLEASE NOTE - Current casual employees do not need to re-apply, you will be contacted by our Resourcing and Experience Business Partner for outage work.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team that provides services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople. Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

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