Pipe Fitter/ Poly Welder/ Boilermaker - 2:1 roster
Company
Mineral Resources Limited
Location
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
21 days ago
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Job Description
About MinResAs an ASX100 company, MinRes is an Australian leader delivering innovative and sustainable diversified mining solutions, underpinned by a growing world-class portfolio of mining operations across multiple commodities including iron ore and lithium.The OpportunityWe are seeking experienced Polywelder/ Pipefitters/ Boilermakers to join our team for a Greenfields construction project in the Pilbara. The project involves the development of an iron ore construction crushing and screening plant and associated infrastructure, including accommodation village, workshops, offices and fuel facilities.2/1 roster on a permanent contractPerth point of hireCaravan motel style accommodationAttractive base rate plus penalties, with additional site allowances, severance and project completion bonusesStrong pipeline of 2 years worth of workKey Responsibilities: MMAW & MIG welding (AS1554 Part 1 compliant). Poly Welding - HDPE, butt, electrofusion, and extrusion weldingRead, interpret, and install structures and mechanical equipment in accordance with P&ID drawings and structural marking plans. Assemble prefabricated metal parts into large structures on-site. Welding and joining handrails and grating inside steel structures. Repair cracked or damaged components. Assisting mechanical fitting teams with installing conveyor idlers, hard skirts and dust covers. Assist Electrical Boilermaker to fabricate cable trays. Operate threading machine for pipe threading. Fabricate spool as per isometric drawing. Fabricate and installation of pipe support. Flange management bolt up and torquing bolt. Screwing Pipe, Flange to Flange, Hydraulic pipingSkills & Experience RequiredExperience working within the mining, construction and resources industryExperience in Electrical Boilermaking, Pipefitting and Poly Welding. Tickets and LicensesAustralian Recognised Cert III in Engineering (Fabrication) Trade CertificateButt and Electrofusion Welding Course (PMBWELD301E and PMBWELD302E)HRWL – EWPWorking at Heights within 2 yearsConstruction White Card National Police clearance (12 months)About Our ProcessAt MinRes, we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicant’s suitability for a role including reference checks, Australian work rights, national police checks, pre-employment medical, and or drug alcohol testing.If you are applying for a role at MinRes, please consider this new requirement when submitting your application. MinRes will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.MinRes is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.Please talk to recruitment team for further info re Employees benefits
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