Boilermakers & Fitters | Olympic Dam Shutdown | FIFO 

Mergent Group is currently seeking experienced Boilermakers and Mechanical Fitters for an upcoming shutdown at Olympic Dam, South Australia. This is a short-term FIFO opportunity working on fixed plant maintenance, with flights, camp accommodation and meals provided.

If you're a competent tradesperson who takes pride in producing quality work and enjoys shutdown environments, we'd like to hear from you.

What's on Offer

• Mobilisation: 16 August
• Demobilisation: 23 August
• 12-hour shifts
• FIFO from any Australian capital city
• Camp accommodation and meals provided
• $400 paid SEU training
• Experienced supervisors on site

Pay Rates

Boilermakers & Fitters

• Day Shift: $67.50/hr
• Night Shift: $77.50/hr

Trade Assistants

• Day Shift: $55.00/hr
• Night Shift: $65.00/hr

About the Role

You will be carrying out planned shutdown maintenance on fixed plant air pollution control equipment. Work will involve both external plant maintenance and confined space activities.

Boilermakers

• Shutdown maintenance on fixed plant equipment
• MIG welding using flux-cored wire (Verticor 3XP)
• Stick welding using low hydrogen electrodes
• Oxy-acetylene cutting and gouging
• Fabrication, repairs and maintenance of plant equipment

Mechanical Fitters

• Fixed plant inspections and maintenance
• Chain tensioning
• Replacing gland packing
• Removing and reinstalling covers and components
• General shutdown mechanical maintenance

About You

This is standard shutdown maintenance work rather than highly specialised work; however, we're looking for tradespeople who:

• Are competent and confident in their trade
• Can work safely with minimal supervision
• Take pride in producing quality workmanship
• Are physically fit and comfortable working at heights
• Work well as part of a team in a shutdown environment

Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

• White Card
• Relevant Trade Qualification
• Current Confined Space ticket (issued within the last 4 years)
• Ability to work on elevated fixed plant
• Clean shaven for site access requirements
• Ability to comply with site drug and alcohol policies, including pre-employment screening

Apply Now

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Successful applicants will be invited to complete our Engagement Hub profile and upload the required licences and tickets as part of the recruitment process. If required, documentation can also be provided directly to our recruitment team.

We look forward to receiving your application.