Leading Hand

1 day ago


Port Hedland Karratha Pilbara, Australia Minprovise Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our Karratha workshop team. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will play a key role in leading and coordinating Boilermakers, Mechanical Fitters, Trades Assistants, and Apprentices.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for ensuring all workshop activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Who we are

MINPROVISE is a total solutions provider offering specialist services and products supporting the mining, oil & gas, infrastructure & construction industries. This includes the supply of onsite maintenance & repairs, shutdowns, project services, access services, fabrication, offsite repairs, remedial services and mineral processing equipment & products. At MINPROVISE our vision is to provide innovative solutions in partnership with our clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Workshop Supervisor with the daily planning, scheduling, and coordination of workshop activities.
  • Perform fabrication and dimensional checks as required.
  • Provide mentoring, guidance, and leadership to Boilermakers, Fitters, TA's, and Apprentices.
  • Ensure compliance with:
  • ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
  • ISO 3834 Welding Quality Requirements
  • AS 5131 Structural Steel Fabrication Standards
  • Take accountability for maintaining Minprovise's ISO 9001 certification within workshop operations.
  • Monitor work output to ensure quality standards and client requirements are met.
  • Drive a positive safety culture and ensure strict adherence to HSEQ procedures.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  • Trade qualification as a Boilermaker or Sheet Metal Worker (essential).
  • Proven experience in heavy and light fabrication (essential).
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a workshop or similar environment.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 3834, and AS 5131 requirements.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to train, support and develop apprentices and junior team members.

Highly Regarded (Desirable)

  • Line Boring experience
  • Heavy Mobile Equipment (GET) maintenance
  • Pressure piping experience
  • Aluminium fabrication experience

What We Offer

  • A leadership role with the opportunity to mentor and influence a skilled workshop team.
  • Permanent, full-time position based in Karratha.
  • Competitive remuneration and allowances.
  • Supportive culture with a strong focus on safety and quality.
  • Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding business.

We will offer the right candidate the opportunity to work in our growing organisation with a dynamic working culture. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all nationalities, genders and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. As a part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening including but not limited to a Medical and Working Rights Check.

If you feel you have the necessary qualifications, skills and experience for this amazing opportunity then submit your updated resume clicking on the 'Apply' button.

Applications for this role close on Friday, 03/10/2025

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.


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