Boilermaker

The Opportunity

CITIC Pacific Mining is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join our HME team on a permanent 2/1 continuous shift roster (days & nights), FIFO ex Perth.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Fabrication, this role is responsible for the general fabrication and boilermaker repairs on Graders, Dump Trucks, Dozers, Excavators, Wheel Loaders, and Drills.

In this role you'll be responsible for:

• Maintaining a safe and clean workplace
• GET Management
• Inspecting and repair of Loader and Shovel/Backhoe buckets
• Refurbishment of Dump Truck trays
• Participating in HME safety meetings
• Maintaining all mobile plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Completing all preventative maintenance scheduled checks and adjustments of equipment in Field and Workshop environments

Successful applicant will have:

• Current WA HR drivers' licence is essential
• Current HRWL containing LF, WP, DG, Working at Heights & Confined Space ticket
• Good understanding of Heavy Mobile Equipment Boilermaking and Fabrication
• Experience with multiple welding processes, Innershield welding (232,233,XLR-8), Flux cored wires (3XP-H4, 71-EH, 81ni etc.) and air-arc gouging is A MUST.
• Previous mining/resources industry (Heavy mobile equipment) experience
• Engineering tradesperson qualification – Fabrication (Boilermaker/Welder).
• Ability to Pass 3G and 4G Weld tests in MMAW, FCAW & GMAW

Perks & Benefits

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Career progression and industry training programs.
• Life and salary continuance insurance.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge.

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi internet access to all rooms, in-house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professional.

To Apply

• Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
• We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
• Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position. 
• Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia's largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia's Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new iron ore value-adding industry for the nation, transforming magnetite ore into a high-grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.   

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.

To learn more about Sino Iron, please visit