2026 Shutdowns & Maintenance | WA Mining
Premier People are partnering with WA's leading engineering and maintenance contractors to supply skilled trades across major fixed plant shutdowns and ongoing maintenance programs throughout 2026.
We are seeking Mechanical Fitters, Boilermakers and Riggers for multiple projects across BHP, FMG, Rio Tinto (RTIO), Roy Hill, and the Goldfields.
Additional dates will be added as client schedules are confirmed.
Scope of Work
Work varies per site and client, but typical tasks include (not limited to):
* Pulleys & gearboxes
* Laser alignments
* Mills & crushers
* Car dumpers
* Reclaimers & stackers
* Chutes, Skirts, Scrapers & general fixed plant maintenance
Essential Requirements
* High Risk Work Licence (Riggers & EWP roles require VOCs)
* Working at Heights – completed within the last 2 years
* Confined Spaces – completed within the last 2 years
* Gas Testing Atmospheres – completed within the last 2 years
* Basic Fire – completed within the last 2 years
* White Card – physical card required
* Full Australian Working Rights (no visa restrictions)
* HRWL for Riggers
* NPC for Goldfields
Preferred Qualifications
* MSIC
* Current driver's license
How to Apply
If you're looking for consistent shutdown work with leading contractors across WA, apply now and one of our Premier People recruitment team members will be in touch.
Site Mob Demob FMG IRON BRIDGE 13/01/2026 – 20/01/2026; KCGM 02/02/2026 – 10/02/2026; FMG IRON BRIDGE 10/02/2026 – 22/02/2026; FMG ANDERSON POINT 26/02/2026 – 05/03/2026; GREATLAND TELFER 30/03/2026 – 03/04/2026; FMG ANDERSON POINT 30/03/2026 – 06/04/2026; FMG ANDERSON POINT 10/04/2026 – 16/04/2026; FMG IRON BRIDGE 13/04/2026 – 20/04/2026; FMG IRON BRIDGE 11/05/2026 – 23/05/2026; FMG ANDERSON POINT 01/07/2026 – 08/07/2026; GREATLAND TELFER TBC/07/2026; FMG IRON BRIDGE 23/07/2026 – 30/07/2026; FMG ANDERSON POINT 27/07/2026 – 02/08/2026; FMG IRON BRIDGE 14/08/2026 – 26/08/2026; FMG ANDERSON POINT 14/08/2026 – 11/09/2026; FMG IRON BRIDGE 25/10/2026 – 01/11/2026; FMG ANDERSON POINT 28/10/2026 – 07/11/2026; GREATLAND TELFER TBC/11/2026; FMG IRON BRIDGE 16/11/2026 – 28/11/2026; FMG ANDERSON POINT 30/11/2026 – 06/12/2026; FMG ANDERSON POINT 12/12/2026 – 19/12/2026
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