Boilermaker

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Department:  Maintenance

BUMA Australia are currently seeking an application from an experienced Boilermaker interested in joining the team at our Meandu site on a permanent basis.

 About Us:

BUMAs vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth, sustainability and prosperity. This is supported by our core values of safety, integrity, progress, collaboration and people.

With a strong commitment to safety, innovation and technology, BUMA pursues a relationship-based long-term approach to ensure the mutual success of all projects. Ensuring we provide value to our clients through all stages of mining is a mainstay of our business and we have the expertise and equipment to deliver total mining services to any surface operation.

Meandu Mine

BUMA Australia provides a total mine service to Stanwell Corporations Meandu Mine to deliver coal to the adjacent Tarong power station. We are responsible for both managing and operating the mine.

Services provided include planning, drilling, overburden removal, coal mining, coal processing, rehabilitation, and maintenance of mobile and field equipment. The project uses a combination of dragline and truck-and shovel operations. Meandu Mine currently has five working pits, with sufficient coal to fuel the stations until at least .

We are currently seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join our team at Meandu Mine site located 25 kilometres south-east of Kingaroy.

Please note that Meandu is a residential mine with no accomodation provided, therefore only those local to the area will be successful in their application. 

About the Role: 

Our Meandu team are seeking applications from experienced Boilermakers to carry out repairs and maintenance to mobile and field equipment in accordance with SWPs and manufacturers specifications. You will work in accordance with the company values and demonstrate commitment, active involvement and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Inspect, service and repair a wide range of mechanical equipment inclusive mobile and field equipment.
  • Carry out fabrication repairs and replacements for both general and preventative maintenance
  • Ensure repairs are executed in accordance with the manufacturers specifications or supplied work instructions
  • Scope jobs, order parts and work collaboratively with maintenance planners
  • Uphold BUMAs core values to help foster a safe and collaborative environment which promotes integrity and progress

About You: 

Successful candidates will possess a combination of the following:

  • Trade Certificate
  • Previous experience in mining operations or similar heavy industry
  • Coal Board Medical & Standard 11 (desirable)
  • Problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Uncompromising attitude to safety

Working at BUMA

BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong focus on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee at Meandu you will have access to;

  • Lifestyle roster, residential position
  • Full time permanent role
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee financial, lifestyle and health benefits such as discounted health cover, discounted car rentals, superannuation, novated leasing and an Employee assistance program

At BUMA, our people are the source of our success. We are determined to invest in individual development and provide positive leadership. We work effectively with our partners and strive to exceed our employee, client and community expectations. Apply today and we will be in contact with you shortly!

To be considered for this opportunity please click Apply Now to submit your application! 

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.