Shutdown Riggers / Boilermakers / Fitters / Trade Assistant

Briones Group is seeking experienced shutdown personnel for upcoming Glencore coal site shutdown work, with a strong focus on rigging, dogging, lifting support, mechanical maintenance and structural works.

We are looking for reliable and safety-focused personnel who are confident working in CHPP, fixed plant and heavy mining environments. This work will suit people who can work well within a shutdown crew, follow site processes, and assist with planned maintenance, lifting activities, structural/mechanical repairs and general shutdown execution.

Immediate and upcoming shutdown opportunities are available for suitable candidates who already hold the required Glencore site requirements.

Roles Required

- Riggers

- Boilermakers

- Fitters

- Trade Assistant

About Briones Group

Briones Group is a direct hire and labour solutions provider specialising in mining, construction and maintenance projects. We support major mining clients with skilled shutdown, maintenance and project crews across coal mining operations, with a strong focus on safety, quality and reliable delivery.

What’s on Offer

- Competitive casual rates, up to $70/hr + super depending on role, tickets and experience

- Shutdown work across Glencore coal operations

- Immediate and upcoming shutdown opportunities

- Accommodation and travel provided where applicable

- Work with a skilled, safety-focused and well-supported crew

- Ongoing opportunities for reliable, high-performing personnel

Must Have

- Current Standard 11

- Current Coal Board Medical

- Current Glencore Generic Induction

- Valid Driver’s Licence

- Relevant High Risk Work Licence for the role, including Dogging, Rigging, Crane, EWP or Forklift where applicable

- Working at Heights

- Confined Space

- Gas Test Atmospheres

Role-Specific Requirements

Riggers / Dogmen





- Current Dogging and/or Rigging High Risk Work Licence

- Proven experience supporting lifts in shutdown or heavy industry environments

- Ability to work safely around cranes, lifting equipment and suspended loads

- Solid understanding of exclusion zones, communication, lift plans and permit requirements

Boilermakers

- Relevant trade certificate

- Mining shutdown or fixed plant maintenance experience

- Ability to complete structural repairs, plate work, chute work, guards, platforms and general shutdown maintenance

Fitters

- Relevant trade certificate

- Experience in fixed plant, CHPP or heavy maintenance environments

- Ability to complete shutdown maintenance, component changeouts and mechanical repair work

Trade Assistant

- Current Working Safety at Heights

- Perform Dogging [RIIHAN208]

- Experience in fixed plant, CHPP or heavy maintenance environments

- Ability to complete shutdown maintenance, component changeouts and mechanical repair work

Desirable

- First Aid Certificate

- EWP Licence

- Forklift Licence

- Crane Licence

- Previous Glencore coal site experience

- Glencore Level 2 Weld Test for Boilermakers - not essential

- CHPP, washplant, conveyor, chute, pump, screen or dragline shutdown experience

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for people who:

- Take safety seriously and follow site systems

- Understand risk assessments, permits and JSEAs

- Can work as part of a shutdown crew without constant supervision

- Communicate well with supervisors, crane crews and other trades

- Have a solid work ethic and take pride in quality workmanship

- Are physically fit and reliable for shutdown work

- Represent Briones Group professionally on site

How to Apply

If you are interested, please send your current resume and copies of relevant tickets to:

*****@brionesgroup.com.au

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes your current contact details, tickets, inductions and recent shutdown experience.

📌 Major Shutdown Glencore/ Anglo - Experienced Boilermakers, Fitters, Riggers, TA (Mackay)
🏢 Briones Group
📍 Mackay