Job title: Shutdown - Boilermakers, Fitters & TA's
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Building & Construction
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 12/10/2026
Job ID: 39702

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!