Shutdown Crew - Mechanical Fitter/Boilermaker/Riggers

_{14th July, 2026}

Engineering Trades Australia is recruiting a full shutdown crew for a major power station outage. This is a large-scale, complete site refurbishment in NSW being delivered by a global leader in industrial gas and rotating equipment technology. This is a significant scope of work with a well-run, safety-focused team, offering strong rates, consistent hours, and a defined project timeframe.
 
This is a large outage with a mix of day and night shift work across the project, so there's plenty of scope for experienced tradespeople looking for a solid, well-paid run of work.
 

Positions Available:

• Riggers x4 — $55.00/hr + penalties
• Mechanical Fitters x2 — $62.00/hr + penalties
• Boilermakers x3 — $62.00/hr + penalties

 
Project Details:

• Start: 1st September | Completion: 30th November
• Full site refurbishment as part of a major power station outage in NSW
• 11-12 hour shifts, mix of day and night work
• Roster to be confirmed — expected 6:1 or 13:1

 
Mandatory Requirements:

• Confined Space Entry (CSE)
• Working at Heights (WAH)
• Trade Certificate (Boilermakers & Mechanical Fitters)
• Rigging Ticket — Intermediate or Advanced (Riggers)
• Forklift Licence (FL)
• HRWL
• Gas Test Certification

 
Accommodation & Allowances:

• LAHA: $800/week (candidates source own accommodation)

 
What's on offer:

• Long-term, secure shutdown work on a major power station refurbishment in NSW
• Competitive rates + penalties + night shift uplift
• Choice of accommodation arrangement
• All medicals and site inductions coordinated for you

If you're a qualified tradesperson, with the mentioned tickets and eager to work on a long term shutdown then please get in touch!