Experienced Boilermakers – Shutdown Crews

FMS Group | Bowen Basin, QLD | Casual Opportunities

About the Role

FMS Group is seeking experienced, trade-qualified and safety-focused Boilermakers to join our shutdown crews across multiple mine sites throughout the Bowen Basin.

These casual positions offer ongoing shutdown opportunities on a 4/4/4 rotating roster, with longer breaks between shutdowns. You’ll be joining a high-performing projects team delivering shutdown maintenance, repairs and project works in a fast-paced, safety driven mining environment.

With immediate starts available for suitable candidates, this is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work with a company that values safety, teamwork and its people.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out shutdown maintenance and project works across multiple Bowen Basin mine sites
- Perform fabrication, welding, repairs and maintenance activities to a high standard
- Work across various roster schedules to meet project and operational requirements
- Collaborate with maintenance and project teams to deliver work safely and efficiently
- Follow all site safety procedures, work instructions and quality standards
- Contribute to a positive, proactive and safety-focused team culture

What You’ll Bring

- Trade qualification in Engineering Fabrication, Boilermaking or Welding
- Demonstrated experience in shutdown maintenance and/or the mining industry
- A strong commitment to workplace health, safety and teamwork
- Current Coal Board Medical and Standard 11
- Ability to pass ongoing Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Current Working at Heights, Confined Space and Gas Test Atmosphere tickets
- Current weld test certification or willingness to complete a weld test
- Willingness to work rostered as required

Why Work with FMS Group?

- Ongoing shutdown opportunities across multiple Bowen Basin mine sites
- Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay




- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
- Access to Flare HR employee advantages
- Employee referral rewards program
- Service recognition rewards
- A supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety, people and performance

Ready to Join the Team?

If you’re a skilled Boilermaker looking for ongoing shutdown opportunities with a safety-focused team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for upcoming shutdowns and immediate starts.

About Us

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG (2013), WA (2017), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in 2019.

Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025. Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.

Interested in knowing more about us: About FMS Group | Heavy Industry Services Since 2005

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FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.

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