Boilermaker

About the role

We are currently seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and experienced Boilermaker to join the Ardrossan mine, which is in a coastal town, so is a lifestyle option with a community town as opposed to a remote mining location. 

This role offers stability, security, long-term career opportunities and genuine progression with a great roster.

Key responsibilities include:
The maintenance crew at Ardrossan operations is responsible for a wide range of tasks across mobile equipment, fixed plant, and infrastructure. 

Mobile Equipment Maintenance
•    Fault rectification and troubleshooting (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems)
•    Minor and major servicing
•    Component diagnosis, removal, and repair (e.g., engines, transmissions, differentials)
•    Equipment includes:Trailers
•    Loaders (3.5T – 50T)
•    Light trucks and dump trucks (3T – 50T),Grader and water truck
•    Down-hole drill rig

Fixed Crushing and Screening Plant Maintenance
•    Process flow understanding and optimization
•    Servicing of oils, screens, conveyor components, crushers, bins, and infrastructure
•    Fabrication and fitting of chutes, wear plates, and guarding to Australian Standards
•    Conveyor maintenance (belt patching, tracking, idler replacement, gearbox/electric motor repair)
•    Crusher inspections, repairs, and component rebuilding (cone and jaw crushers)
•    Structural strengthening and replacement
•    Use of specialized tools (oxy acetylene cutting, plasma cutting, welding, hydraulic pullers, air tools, etc.)
 
Building and Infrastructure Maintenance
•    Plumbing repairs and installations
•    Cladding, roofing, and guttering maintenance
•    Painting and trench digging
•    Irrigation system management
•    Environmental control (weed management, tree trimming)
•    You are safety & solution focused, have a continuous improvement mindset with a strong desire to succeed. Your background in industrial manufacturing or mining is beneficial for this role.

Skills and experience required:
•    Trade qualified - Welder / Boilermaker with Certificate III Engineering Fabrication or equivalent 
•    Crane, forklift, EWP, Dogging and Rigging operations
•    Demonstrated heavy industry experience in fixed plant maintenance is highly regarded
•    A strong safety focused attitude
•    Hands-on experience using SAP is beneficial

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site. 
 

• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Employee Assistance Program: Converge International, our EAP, offers confidential, professional and free counselling and support resources in areas such as marriage/family difficulties, interpersonal conflict, stress, depression or anxiety, alcohol and/or drug dependencies, grief, loss or trauma and workplace problems.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About us

SIMEC Mining Iron Ore has operations in South Australia and New South Wales. Our Iron Ore operation in South Australia’s Middleback Ranges South of Whyalla consists of three primary sites: Iron Baron, Iron Knob and the South Middleback Ranges. We also have a portfolio of non-ferrous mining assets located in South Australia, including the Ardrossan Dolomite Mine – which supplies dolomite flux to Whyalla Steelworks – as well as a collection of copper-gold exploration projects. 

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. 

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. 

• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.