Boilermaking Supervisor – Mobile Equipment Maintenance

Programmed Energy & Resourcesare currently seeking full time MEM Boilermaking Supervisor to join our team.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to provide technical oversight, strategic support, and leadership across the mobile maintenance team, specifically focusing on structural and weld repairs for heavy mobile equipment fleet. The ideal candidate will bring strong trade background, field leadership experience, and extensive knowledge of welding practices for large-scale mining assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee structural/weld repair scopes across the heavy mobile equipment including:

• Bucket refurbishments

• Tray repairs

• General fabrication work

• Ensure compliance with site standards, OEM specs, and safety expectations.

• Collaborate with Mobile Maintenance and Engineering teams to drive best practice welding solutions for mobile plant reliability.
• Coordinate and supervise boilermakers and welding crews, contractors, and third-party vendors as needed.
• Conduct inspections, provide repair scopes, and write detailed weld repair reports.
• Travel to various sites to assess and manage critical repairs or asset strategies.
• Champion continuous improvement and assist in developing welding standards and procedures.

Candidate Profile

• Trade-qualified boilermaker/welder with minimum 5+ years post-trade experience with heavy welding and mobile fleet exposure
• Welding Inspector and AS1796 Cert 10 qualifications desirable, but open to relevant certs and advanced welding quals
• Experience with bucket refurbishments, tray repairs, and structural work on heavy equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising Boilermaking or structural repair teams in a mining or heavy industrial setting
• Strong understanding of heavy mobile fleet fabrication, fatigue cracking, structural inspections, repair strategies and NDT techniques
• Sound knowledge of site safety protocols and Australian welding standards

What We're Looking For

• Mobile plant structural repair expertise
• Site-based leadership and field assessment skills
• Collaborative, hands-on leader who can guide teams while managing repair strategy and standards
• Willingness to travel and support multiple site locations

About our Process

As part of the recruitment process for this position, there are a number of checks that may be conducted to demonstrate candidate suitability which includes but is not limited to: right to work checks; phone interview; on-site interview; completing a drug and alcohol. If you are applying for this role, please consider this requirement when submitting your application.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

We strive for a team that reflects a diverse society in consideration of culture, gender, age, sexual orientation and abilities. We recognise the value and importance of attracting, engaging and retaining employees with different backgrounds, experience and perspectives. We aim to create a safe and inclusive environment, where people are treated equally and are free of all forms of discrimination.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So, it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

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