Boilermaker Supervisor (Workshop)- Residential Role | Competitive Salary | Kalgoorlie-Based | 5:2 or 8:6 Roaster | Permanent full-time or Casual Position
Location: Kalgoorlie (Residential)
Roster: 5:2 or 8:6 options, 10 hour day
Employment: Permanent Full-Time or Casual
About Us
Our client is an Australian-owned, ISO-accredited engineering and manufacturing company delivering end‐to‐end solutions across mining, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. With operations in Kalgoorlie, Perth, and the Gold Coast, we are driving national growth through strategic investment in people, technology, and facilities.
We Specialise In
* Shutdown maintenance and project support
* Engineering and fabrication across mining and industrial sectors
* In‐house design and custom‐built industrial assets
* Mechanical and site services
* Dewatering asset hire, manufacturing, and maintenance
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Workshop‐Based Boilermaker Supervisor to lead fabrication activities and support team development in our Kalgoorlie workshop. This role suits an experienced tradesperson ready to combine hands‐on capability with leadership and project coordination responsibilities.
Why join us
* Competitive salary or casual rates
* Flexible roster options (5:2 or 8:6) supporting work‐life balance
* Family friendly 10‐hour day, home every night
* Residential, night shift, and higher duties allowances (full‐time roles)
* Relocation assistance up to $5,000
* Remote area salary packaging opportunities
* Discounted private health insurance
* Referral bonuses and recognition initiatives
* Documented career progression pathways
* Modern workshop environment with quality tooling and systems
* Supportive leadership team and positive workshop culture
About The Role
The Boilermaker Supervisor (Workshop) is responsible for supervising and coordinating workshop fabrication work, managing personnel, scheduling tasks, and ensuring projects meet self and client expectations. This hands‐on role contributes to safe, high‐quality, and efficient fabrication operations while developing and mentoring the team.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership
* Supervise, mentor, and support boilermakers and apprentices
* Facilitate pre‐starts, toolbox talks, and daily coordination
* Monitor productivity, performance, and team capability development
Workshop & Project Coordination
* Plan and allocate fabrication tasks to meet production schedules
* Oversee welding, assembly, and fabrication activities
* Ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to specification
Quality & Technical Oversight
* Maintain high fabrication standards and QA processes
* Identify and resolve defects or non‐conformances
* Provide technical guidance to team members
Stakeholder & Operational Coordination
* Provide progress updates to management
* Liaise with internal departments and site teams to support workflow
* Support client engagement where required
Safety & Compliance
* Promote a strong safety culture within the workshop
* Ensure adherence to WHS requirements, SOPs, and safe work practices
* Coach team members in safe behaviours and compliance expectations
Workshop Resources & Administration
* Manage tools, equipment, and material availability
* Coordinate stock control and procurement requests
* Ensure accurate completion of timesheets, job records, and reporting
Essential About you
* Trade Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication (Boilermaker)
* Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience in fabrication or heavy industry
* Strong workshop fabrication and welding background
* Current C‐Class Driver's Licence
* Confined Space and Working at Heights certifications
* Intermediate Microsoft Office capability
Highly Regarded
* Certificate IV in Leadership / Frontline Management
* High‐Risk Work Licences (LF, EWP, Telehandler)
* Mining or heavy industrial fabrication experience
You Will Also Demonstrate
* Leadership capability and team development focus
* Strong safety leadership behaviours
* Organisational and planning skills
* Clear communication and problem‐solving ability
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