Lead from the Front on Major Industrial Maintenance Projects
Are you an experienced
Leading Hand Boilermaker
looking for your next shutdown or maintenance opportunity in the Gladstone region?
We are seeking
Expressions of Interest (EOI)
from skilled, safety-focused, and motivated leading hand boilermakers for upcoming
shutdown, turnaround, and maintenance projects
across mining, mineral processing, ports, and heavy industrial operations in
Gladstone, Queensland
.
These opportunities will suit experienced trade leaders who thrive in rapid-paced environments and are passionate about delivering quality outcomes while leading high-performing teams.
About the Role
As a leading hand boilermaker, you will provide frontline supervision and technical guidance to boilermaker and maintenance crews, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Key responsibilities may include:
Leading and coordinating boilermaker and maintenance teams during shutdown and maintenance activities
Supervising structural, piping, fabrication, repair, and fixed plant maintenance works
Ensuring work is completed in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and quality requirements
Promoting and maintaining a strong safety culture on site
Conducting pre-starts, toolbox talks, and daily work planning activities
Monitoring productivity, work progress, and workforce performance
Assisting with resource allocation, job sequencing, and work prioritisation
Liaising with supervisors, planners, QA/QC personnel, and client representatives
Providing mentoring and support to tradespeople and apprentices
About You
To be successful in these opportunities, you will ideally possess:




Extensive experience as a boilermaker within mining, maintenance, shutdown, construction, or heavy industrial environments
Previous experience in a leading hand or supervisory capacity
Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
Proven commitment to safety and operational excellence
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Strong organisational and problem‐solving skills
Essential Requirements
Trade qualification – Boilermaker / Metal fabricator
Current driver's licence
Construction white card
Proven shutdown and maintenance experience
Ability to pass pre‐employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
Full Australian working rights
Highly Desirable
Experience leading crews on major shutdowns and maintenance projects
Working at heights and confined space entry certifications
High risk work licences (rigging, EWP, forklift, dogging, etc.)
Experience in mining, ports, power generation, LNG, or heavy industrial operations
Knowledge of safety management systems and permit‐to‐work processes
Local Gladstone or Central Queensland experience
What's on Offer
Competitive hourly rates and project allowances
Opportunities across major shutdown and maintenance campaigns
Work with leading mining and industrial clientsStrong safety culture and supportive site teams
Potential for ongoing project work and repeat shutdown opportunities
Career growth opportunities within future maintenance programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women in trades, and candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
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📌 Leading Hand Boilermaker - Expressions Of Interest (Gladstone Central)
🏢 Enermech
📍 Gladstone Central