Boilermaker, Fitter & Trade Assistant - Olympic Dam Shutdown

About the role

Mergent Group is recruiting experienced Boilermakers, Mechanical Fitters and Trade Assistants for a short-term FIFO shutdown at Olympic Dam, South Australia. The work is fixed plant maintenance on air pollution control equipment, with flights, camp accommodation and meals provided. Mobilisation is 8 November and demobilisation 15 November.

Key responsibilities

• Boilermakers: shutdown maintenance on fixed plant equipment, MIG welding with flux-cored wire (Verticor 3XP), stick welding with low hydrogen electrodes, oxy-acetylene cutting and gouging, fabrication, repair and maintenance of plant equipment
• Fitters: fixed plant inspections and maintenance, chain tensioning, replacing gland packing, removing and reinstalling covers and components, general shutdown mechanical maintenance
• Work involves both external plant maintenance and confined space activities

Required profile

• Competent and confident in your trade, able to work safely with minimal supervision
• Physically fit and comfortable working at heights
• Team player in a shutdown environment
• White Card, relevant trade qualification and a confined space ticket issued within the last 4 years
• Ability to work on elevated fixed plant and comply with site drug and alcohol policies, including pre-employment screening
• Clean shaven for site access requirements

What we offer

• 12-hour shifts, FIFO from any Australian capital city (Trade Assistants ex-Adelaide only)
• Camp accommodation and meals provided
• $400 paid SEU training
• Experienced supervisors on site
• Boilermakers and Fitters: day shift $67.50/hr, night shift $77.50/hr; Trade Assistants: day shift $55.00/hr, night shift $65.00/hr