Job Description

Lead from the Front on Major Industrial Maintenance Projects

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Are you an experienced Leading Hand Boilermaker looking for your next shutdown or maintenance opportunity in the Gladstone region?

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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.

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These opportunities will suit experienced trade leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering quality outcomes while leading high-performing teams.

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About the Role

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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.

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Key responsibilities may include:

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- Leading and coordinating boilermaker and maintenance teams during shutdown and maintenance activities
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- Supervising structural, piping, fabrication, repair, and fixed plant maintenance works
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- Ensuring work is completed in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and quality requirements
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- Promoting and maintaining a strong safety culture on site
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- Conducting pre-starts, toolbox talks, and daily work planning activities
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- Monitoring productivity, work progress, and workforce performance
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- Assisting with resource allocation, job sequencing, and work prioritisation
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- Liaising with supervisors, planners, QA/QC personnel, and client representatives
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- Providing mentoring and support to tradespeople and apprentices
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About You

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To be successful in these opportunities, you will ideally possess:

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- Extensive experience as a boilermaker within mining, maintenance, shutdown, construction, or heavy industrial environments
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- Previous experience in a leading hand or supervisory capacity
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- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
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- Proven commitment to safety and operational excellence
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- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
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- Strong organisational and problem‐solving skills
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Essential Requirements

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- Trade qualification – Boilermaker / Metal fabricator
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- Current driver's licence
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- Construction white card
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- Proven shutdown and maintenance experience
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- Ability to pass pre‐employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
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- Full Australian working rights
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Highly Desirable

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- Experience leading crews on major shutdowns and maintenance projects
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- Working at heights and confined space entry certifications
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- High risk work licences (rigging, EWP, forklift, dogging, etc.)
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- Experience in mining, ports, power generation, LNG, or heavy industrial operations
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- Knowledge of safety management systems and permit‐to‐work processes
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- Local Gladstone or Central Queensland experience
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What's on Offer

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- Competitive hourly rates and project allowances
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- Opportunities across major shutdown and maintenance campaigns
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- Work with leading mining and industrial clientsStrong safety culture and supportive site teams
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- Potential for ongoing project work and repeat shutdown opportunities
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- Career growth opportunities within future maintenance programs
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Equal Prospect Employer

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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