Job Description

Boilermaker Welders | $10k / Working Week | Short-Term Project | NSW

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Baker & Provan is a long-established Australian engineering company based in Sydney, specialising in the supply and manufacture of mechanical components. With extensive capabilities across heavy engineering, precision engineering, site welding, Defence, rail, and in-service support, we are committed to our core values of Care, Respect, and Excellence while maintaining the highest WHS and security standards.

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We are seeking experienced Boilermaker Welders for a major shutdown/project work in regional New South Wales.

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About the Company

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Baker & Provan is a long-established Australian engineering company based in Sydney, specialising in the supply and manufacture of mechanical components. With extensive capabilities across heavy engineering, precision engineering, site welding, Defence, rail, and in-service support, we are committed to our core values of Care, Respect, and Excellence while maintaining the highest WHS and security standards.

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We are seeking experienced Boilermaker Welders for a major shutdown/project work in regional Recent South Wales.

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About the Role

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This project involves:

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- Removal of existing wear plates
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- Welding and installation of new hard-facing plates
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- General structural welding and repair work
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- Heavy industrial maintenance activities
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Welding processes will primarily include:

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- 81Ni Flux Core
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- S6 Solid Wire
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- Hard-facing applications
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You will work 12-hour shifts on a rotating roster basis, alternating between day and night shift swings.



Shifts are 14 working days on, with 7 days off.

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Pay Rates

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- Day Shift: Approximately $125 per hour, plus super.
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- Night Shift: Approximately $150 per hour, plus super.
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Rates are provided as an indicative consolidated figure and may vary depending on shift arrangements and applicable overtime provisions.

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Accommodation and all meals on site will be provided free to you.
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Project duration is currently 4 weeks of work, over 6 weeks (2 swings), starting August 2026 with potential for extension of works.

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Required Qualifications & Experience

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To be considered, applicants must be qualified and experienced Boilermaker Welders capable of passing the following welding tests:

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Welding Qualification Tests

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2G Plate – 25mm thick

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- Side 1: Solid wire root run
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- Flux core fill and cap
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- Side 2: Back grind
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- Flux core fill and cap
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3G Plate – 25mm thick

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- Side 1: Solid wire root run
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- Flux core fill and cap
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- Side 2: Back grind
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- Flux core fill and cap
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4G Plate – 25mm thick

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- Side 1: Solid wire root run
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- Flux core fill and cap
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- Side 2: Back grind
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- Flux core fill and cap
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4F Fillet Weld – 25mm thick

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- 3-run, 2-layer weld
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- Solid wire first pass
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- Flux core second and third passes
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Mandatory Site Requirements

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Successful candidates will be required to complete:

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- Full pre-employment medical assessment including:n n
- Physical examination
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- Hearing test
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- Lung function test
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- Lung X-ray
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- Drug and alcohol screening (chain of custody pathology test)
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- National Police Check
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- Online company induction
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- Project and site inductions
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Applicants with current certifications (issued within the last 24 months) are highly desirable:

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- Working at Heights
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- Confined Space Entry
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If you do not currently hold these qualifications, Baker & Provan will arrange training prior to mobilisation.

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All associated costs will be covered by Baker & Provan.

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Mobilisation options include:

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- Drive to Cooma, NSW and park at the designated location, or
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- Fly at your own expense to Canberra Airport and travel by bus to Cooma
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Once mobilised:

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- Bus transport provided to and from site
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- Private, self-contained accommodation with own bathroom
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- All meals provided while on site
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- Main mess facilities for breakfast and dinner
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- Take-away meals available for work breaks
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- Two paid breaks per 12-hour shift
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- Site transport provided
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If you are an experienced Boilermaker Welder with strong flux core welding experience and a commitment to safety and quality, we would like to hear from you.

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📌 Boilermaker Welders | $10k / Working Week | Short-Term Project | NSW (Cooma)
🏢 Baker & Provan
📍 Cooma