_{10th August, 2026}

If you are a Qualified Boilermaker with experience with Maintenance Shutdowns, Mining or Heavy Plant & industry then this opportunity may interest you

For trade qualified Boilermakers there is four immediately available positions working on the No.6 Blast Furnace reline project, working Monday to Saturday in a fulltime capacity, for a minimum of three months duration
There is additional work available on a two day shutdown running next week, August 17-18th - shifts are 10-12hours each day

All work is based in Port Kembla and around the Illawarra area, and without LAFA or travel allowances offered, are best suited to those living locally or within a comfortable driving distance

Upcoming Shutdowns:
BlueScope Steelworks, Coke Ovens - August 11-12th (2 Days)
BlueScope Steelworks, Sinterplant - August 18-19th (2 Days) 
And many more, approaching the November to February peak period

General Details:
Start Times: 6am for Shutdowns, 7am for daily project work
Work Hours: Shutdown Shifts are 10-12 hours, Project work is 8-10 hours
Durations: Shutdowns run for days to weeks
Meet Point: You meet at the contractor's local yard, and shuttled to and from the work site as a crew

Pay: Casual Hourly Rate + Overtime + Allowances + Super - No ABN offered
Boilermaker & Fitter Trades: Casual rate $52.50 / Overtime $75.00 / Double-time $100.00 

Riggers: Casual rate $48.00 / Overtime $72.00 / Double-time $96.00 

Criteria:
- Trade Qualification & Tickets, valid and relevant
- Previous Shutdowns, Mining or Heavy industry experience
- Working at heights (valid within 2 years)
- Confined Space, desirable (valid within 2 years)
- Current CV + One contactable, relevant reference
- Whitecard & full PPE
- Own lockout locks x 2
- BlueScope Complyflow accreditation desirable
- Ideally be living locally

If you are currently committed to a FIFO roster and chasing work in between, or simply want to be notified of shutdowns to fill gaps in your schedule, flexibility is offered. If you meet all required criteria and would like to be considered for upcoming shutdowns or project work then please apply ASAP

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