What We Offer
FIFO Shutdown from Perth to Port Hedland
Scope – 17th September to 22nd September
Roster - 12-hour shifts working Days & Nights
Nightshift Allowance - 15% uplift
Variety of future works as part of our casual shutdown circuit team

The Chance
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business has prospects for Painter Blaster’s to join us for a shutdown in Port Hedland, WA. This role will see you responsible for preparing and protecting steel structures, piping, and fixed plant equipment through abrasive blasting and the application of protective coatings. This includes tasks such as grit or sandblasting to remove rust, scale, or old coatings, followed by applying primers and industrial-grade paint systems to meet corrosion protection standards. To be successful in this role you will need to available from 7th September for inductions, picking up PPE and onboarding. Successful candidates will also join our talent pools to be used in future works across remote and regional WA.

About You
Trade Certificate – Highly desirable
Construction Induction / White Card
Gas Test Atmospheres, Working at Heights,



and Enter and Work in Confined Spaces within 5 years
Fire Certificate within 5 years
MSIC – Highly desirable
Prior experience in a FIFO role performing Painter Blaster duties

About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.

📌 Painter Blaster Port Hedland
🏢 Downer
📍 Port Hedland