Boilermaker - Goonyella

About the role

BUMA Australia is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join its Maintenance Team at Goonyella, a large coal mine in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland. The role involves a mix of field and workshop work repairing, modifying and refurbishing surface mining equipment, including scoping jobs, ordering parts and working with maintenance planners.

Key responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair and refurbish surface mining equipment such as buckets, trays, guards and structural components.
• Carry out welding, cutting and metal fabrication in the workshop and in the field.
• Inspect and assess equipment to identify structural defects, wear and required repairs.
• Modify and rebuild components to extend equipment life and improve reliability.
• Scope maintenance jobs, determining labour, materials and repair methods.
• Order and coordinate parts and consumables.
• Work with maintenance planners and supervisors to schedule and prioritise work.
• Ensure all work meets site safety procedures, engineering standards and quality requirements.

Required profile

• Relevant trade qualifications.
• Experience with heavy-duty fabrication, welding, inspection and repairs.
• Working at heights and confined spaces tickets.
• Current Standard 11 or willingness to obtain it.

What we offer

• 7/7 roster: 12 hours 20 minutes for the first six shifts and 10 hours on the seventh shift.
• Annualised weekly pay.
• Camp accommodation with gym facilities, about 5 minutes from the site.
• Company bus from Moranbah and Mackay to camp at the start and end of each shift.
• Discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel and retail outlets.