Boilermaker - Olive Downs Complex

Make your mark with Thiess

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The Opportunity

Thiess are seeking an experienced Boilermaker for a permanent employment opportunity working at our Olive Downs Complex coal mining project. Reporting into the Maintenance Supervisor, you will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results.

Pembroke Resources’ Olive Downs Complex is an exciting greenfield project located 80 km south-east of Moranbah, where mining operations started mid-2023. Thiess proudly delivers full-service mining operations, including mine planning, overburden removal, drill and blast, autonomous load and haul, water management, rehabilitation, and the construction of mine infrastructure.

Camp is located at Civeo Coppabella, with bus transport provided daily from camp to site. A bus service is also available for locals, making it easy to join our team and be part of this world-class operation.

About The Role

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a new workforce that is focused on developing a strong performance culture and a culture that values everyone’s contribution equally. As a Boilermaker, you will be required to maintain plant safely and efficiently in order to meet site maintenance schedules.

In this role, you will:

Perform bucket and tray rebuild and repairsGeneral design and fabrication worksConduct required inspection to maximise equipment utilisationComplete accurate Job Planning SheetsSet and maintaining high housekeeping standardsWork within a team environment to meet deadlines

About You

As a successful applicant, you’ll be a high-achieving safety-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your attention to detail coupled with your commitment to delivering high quality work will also ensure your success in this role. The ideal candidate will hold:

Proficient in performing all welding, gouging, cutting or other dutiesTrade Certificate in Engineering Fabrication or equivalentPost-trade experience working in the mining and heavy earthmoving industry, or hydraulic excavator industryMobile plant equipment & heavy welding experience (essential)Current Drivers Licence (HR drivers licence highly regarded) Current Standard 11

What Thiess can do for you

Even time roster of 7/7 and 12hr day/night shift on offer to provide a balanced lifestyle BIBO from Mackay & MoranbahPermanent full-time positions  Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mineHealth & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality Salary sacrifice options – flights and novated leasing   Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local or DIDO)Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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The Strong & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position.