Doolee Construction is seeking experienced Boilermakers / Welders to join our team for an upcoming long-term project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
This is an opportunity for experienced tradespeople who enjoy hands-on structural maintenance, repair and fabrication work within an operating mining environment.
About the Role
Working as part of our site-based maintenance and construction crew, you will undertake a variety of structural steel, platework and fabrication repairs throughout the processing plant.
The role will include
- Structural steel repairs and modifications
- Steel plating and patch repairs
- Fabrication and installation of structural steel
- Tank and vessel repairs
- Replacement of worn or damaged steelwork
- Repairs to chutes, platforms, walkways, handrails and access structures
- Welding and fabrication to engineering drawings and specifications
- Cutting, gouging, grinding and preparation of steelwork
- Installation of brackets, supports and stiffeners
- General maintenance and repair works throughout the processing plant
- Working at heights and in confined spaces where required
- Working closely with supervisors, engineers and other trades to safely complete planned and reactive works
No two days will necessarily be the same, with the role covering a broad range of structural repairs and maintenance activities across the plant.
About You
We are looking for experienced Boilermakers who have a solid background in structural steel maintenance, mining maintenance or heavy industrial fabrication.
To be successful, you will have:
- Australian recognised Boilermaker / Fabrication trade qualification
- Demonstrated experience in structural steel repairs and maintenance
- Strong welding and fabrication skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience with platework, structural steel and general fabrication
- Mining or heavy industrial experience
- Strong commitment to safety and quality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small crew
- Good communication skills and a proactive approach to getting the job done
Highly regarded
- Previous experience working on processing plants
- Experience with tank, chute or vessel repairs
- Experience with structural steel remediation
- Previous FIFO mining experience
- Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets
- EWP, Forklift or Dogging/Rigging tickets
- Current mining medical and relevant site inductions
What We Offer
- FIFO from Perth
- Pilbara-based project
- Competitive rates
- Long-term project opportunities
- Accommodation, meals and flights provided
- Supportive site-based team
- Opportunity to work across a broad range of structural maintenance and repair scopes
About Doolee Construction Doolee Construction is an Australian-owned construction and engineering contractor delivering civil, structural, remediation and specialised construction services across Australia.
We pride ourselves on our self-perform capability, safety culture, quality workmanship and ability to deliver complex works in challenging environments.
If you are an experienced Boilermaker looking for a varied FIFO role involving genuine structural repair and maintenance work, we would like to hear from you.