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About the role

As our next Boilermaker Leading Hand, you will lead and support our boilermaker team while remaining hands-on across a range of structural repairs and fabrication activities at the Iron Bridge Mine. Working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, you will coordinate daily work, monitor task progress, maintain high safety and quality standards, and support the development of your team. This site-based role operates on a 14/7 FIFO roster in the Pilbara region.

In this role, you will:

• Provide clear task updates and handovers to the Maintenance Supervisor at shift change.
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to prioritise boilermaker activities and allocate labour and resources effectively.
• Coordinate daily labour assignments and ensure work priorities and task status are communicated at pre-start.
• Monitor work progress and provide timely updates to support safe and efficient task completion.
• Lead, mentor and support boilermakers to build capability and maintain productivity.
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, workmanship, tooling and equipment care.

About you

• To be considered for this opportunity, you are required to have:
• Trade Certificate in Engineering Fabrication or equivalent.
• Previous Leading Hand experience in a maintenance, workshop or breakdown environment.
• Previous open cut mining experience maintaining and repairing a heavy earthmoving fleet.
• Strong leadership, communication and task-prioritisation skills, with a proven commitment to health and safety at all times.
• Work a 14/7 roster, 7 days and 7 nights, 12-hour shifts.
• HR driver's licence and relevant high-risk work licences are desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts while maintaining clear communication and quality standards.

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent full-time positions 
• Full camp facilities provided 
• Thiess’ commitment to training & development
• Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing  
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

About us

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us @ hiring@thiess.com

How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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