Leading Hand Boilermaker - Expressions of Interest
On-siteGladstone, Queensland, Australia
Job Summary
Provide frontline supervision and technical guidance to boilermaker and maintenance crews during shutdown, turnaround, and maintenance activities across mining, mineral processing, ports, and heavy industrial operations. Lead and coordinate teams on structural, piping, fabrication, repair, and fixed plant works while ensuring compliance with project specifications and drawings. Promote a strong safety culture by conducting pre-starts, toolbox talks, and daily work planning, and monitor productivity alongside workforce performance. Liaise with supervisors, planners, QA/QC personnel, and client representatives to assist with resource allocation and job sequencing. Deliver mentoring and support to tradespeople and apprentices within high-performing teams.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive experience as a Boilermaker within mining, maintenance, shutdown, construction, or heavy industrial environments
- Previous experience in a Leading Hand or Supervisory capacity
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
- Proven commitment to safety and operational excellence
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Trade Qualification – Boilermaker / Metal Fabricator
- Current Driver's Licence
- Construction White Card
- Proven shutdown and maintenance experience
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
- Full Australian working rights
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading crews on major shutdowns and maintenance projects
- Working at Heights and Confined Space Entry certifications
- High Risk Work Licences (Rigging, EWP, Forklift, Dogging, etc.)
- Experience in mining, ports, power generation, LNG, or heavy industrial operations
- Knowledge of safety management systems and permit-to-work processes
- Local Gladstone or Central Queensland experience
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