Primary purpose of position

The Boilermaker is responsible for the maintenance of the Port of Townsville’s (‘the Port’) installations and floating, static, heavy and light plant and equipment to ensure safety of operation and a return on capital investment.

Position specific responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the Port’s wharves, floating, static, heavy and light plant and equipment, boat ramps, boat moorings and navigational leads

• Carry out structural/mechanical repairs, maintenance and installation/commissioning to Port plant, equipment and services

• Timely reporting and prompt repair of breakdowns to miscellaneous plant as they arise

• Operate engineering machinery, including lathes, plasma and oxy acetylene, LN25 wire feeders, hydraulic presses, diesel welders and pipe threading machines to manufacture items as required

• Provide and maintain records of time and materials utilised, prepare materials lists, complete and return inspection check sheets, comply with maintenance and service schedules and report schedule deficiencies





• Direct the work of employees allocated by relevant Supervisor and/or Leading Hand, providing supervision to ensure safety and productivity

• Actively provide positive input and solve day to day job problems and establish and improve work methods in the course of maintenance and repair work

• Ensure compliance of the Port’s use of TAKE 5 and Secure Operating Procedures (SOPs) with all tasks and assist with Job Safety Environmental Analysis (JSEA’s) when required

• Perform periodic inspections and testing of emergency equipment including oil pollution equipment, fixed and mobile plant to ensure equipment is fully functional

• Liaise with commercial outlets for work related products

• Participate in port emergency responses and associated training as directed to assist with successful restoration of the Port back to an operating capacity in the event of an emergency

📌 Boilermaker (Townsville)
🏢 Port of Townsville
📍 Townsville