Company description:
BOILERMAKER - MOBILE PLANT
Job description:
DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE
At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT GEMCO
Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 15% of the world's manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
* 14% superannuation contributions
* The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
* Education assistance up to $8000 per year
* Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is a Permanent position on a 7:7 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns to Groote Eylandt.
As the Technician Maintenance - Boilermaker, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and rebuilding surface mobile mining equipment.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:
* Completing preventative maintenance, inspections & repairs on mobile plant equipment
* Responding to breakdowns & executing corrective work orders
* Contributing to root cause analysis for reliability improvements
* Truck tub repairs, loader buckets, wear packages, crack repairs, heavy fabrication
* Supporting safety initiatives & maintaining workshop cleanliness
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
* Prior experience with structural repairs & heavy fabrication on mobile mining equipment such as Caterpillar, Cummins, Sandvik, Komatsu and/or Hitachi
* Mobile equipment repair - fault finding, crack testing & component refurbishment
* Experience with truck tubs, loader buckets, and mobile attachments desirable
* Reading CAD plans & technical drawings
* Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
Qualifications for this position are:
* Cert III in Engineering - Fabrication (Boilermaker)
* Current C Class Drivers License
* High Risk Licenses; Dogger, Rigger and Forklift (Desirable)
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
This job advert will close on Tuesday 11th November 2025.