Job Description
Mergent Group is currently seeking experienced Boilermakers, Mechanical Fitters & Trade assistants 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: 8th of November
- Demobilisation: 15th of November
- 12-hour shifts
- FIFO from any Australian capital city (TA's Ex-Adelaide only)
- 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
Interested? Apply now!