Boilermaker

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT CANNINGTON 

Our Cannington operation is one of the world's largest producers of silver and lead.  Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville.

Flights are direct to the onsite airport, and the mine is only 3.5 km from camp—the perfect distance for a sunset walk or run home along a purpose-built walking track. The onsite accommodation includes meal services, sports/gym facilities, swimming pool, music room, and social area.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Options for additional superannuation contributions 
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This is a Permanent position on a 7:7 roster, FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay Shires.

As a Boilermaker, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and rebuilding underground and surface fixed plant mining equipment to ensure operational targets are met.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Completing preventative maintenance, inspections & repairs on fixed plant equipment
• Responding to breakdowns & executing corrective work orders
• Contributing to root cause analysis for reliability improvements
• Supporting safety initiatives & maintaining workshop cleanliness

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Prior experience with structural repairs & heavy fabrication of metso and various fixed plant mining equipment
• Fault finding, crack testing & component refurbishment.
• Reading CAD plans & technical drawings.
• Collaborating within high-performing teams with strong communication skills.

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Cert III in Engineering - Fabrication (Boilermaker)
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• High Risk Licences: Dogger, Rigger, Gantry Crane, Forklift (desirable)

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Tuesday 25th March 2025.