Title: Boilermaker - Goonyella
Requisition ID: 3425
Department: Maintenance
We are seeking an experienced Boilermaker to work on a diverse range of state-of-the-art CAT, Komatsu & Liebherr machinery.
About Us
BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth. BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.
About The Role
We are seeking a full-time Boilermaker to join our Maintenance Team. As a Boilermaker at Goonyella, you will enjoy a diverse range of work both in the field and workshop including repairing, modifying and refurbishing surface mining equipment. Additionally, you will scope jobs, order parts and work collaboratively with maintenance planners.
Key Responsibilities Include
Perform fabrication, repair, and refurbishment of surface mining equipment including buckets, trays, guards, and structural components.Conduct welding, cutting, and metal fabrication work in both workshop and field environments.Inspect and assess equipment to identify structural defects, wear, and required repairs.Modify and rebuild components to extend equipment life and improve reliability.Scope maintenance jobs, determining labour, materials, and repair methods required.Order and coordinate parts and consumables needed to complete maintenance tasks.Work closely with maintenance planners and supervisors to schedule and prioritise work.Ensure all work complies with site safety procedures, engineering standards, and quality requirements.
About You
Relevant trade qualificationsExperience with heavy duty fabrication, welding, inspections and repairsWorking at heights and confined spaces ticketsCurrent Standard 11 or willingness to obtain
Working At BUMA
BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong focus on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee at Goonyella you will have access to;
7/7 Roster, working hours are 12hr 20mins for the first 6 shifts and 10hrs on the 7th shift to assist employees in traveling home within fatigue hours.Annualised weekly payCamp accommodation with gym facilities (5 minutes from site)Training and development opportunitiesCompany provided bus from Moranbah and Mackay to camp at start and end of shiftOpen and honest relationship with the management team through weekly toolbox meetingsDiscounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel and set retail outlets with BUMA LAB“BUMA Buddies” – refer a friend with a trade and earn a bonus
Goonyella
Located in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland, BMA’s Goonyella Mine is one of Queensland’s largest coal mines. It is situated approximately 30 kilometres from the town of Moranbah.
BUMA Australia provide labour, supervision, technical support and mobile plant to perform truck and excavator pre-strip operations.
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All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.