Boilermaker / Welder

About the Company

Westug Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Engage Marine, provides marine support services in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Engage Marine is an Australian port operations provider delivering specialised marine services to a range of industries. Headquartered in Perth, the company operates nationally with operational bases including Sydney, Geelong, Port Latta, Whyalla, Carnarvon and Far North Queensland.

We are currently seeking an experienced Boilermaker/Welder to join our shore-side maintenance team at Cape Lambert.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintenance, repairs and fault finding on our tug and small craft fleet supporting marine operations in the Pilbara.

You will work as part of a shore-based maintenance team focused on safe, efficient and reliable vessel operations.

Dual-traded candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain strong adherence to safety standards and procedures
• Comply with all isolation, permit and Critical Risk Management requirements under Westug and Rio Tinto standards
• Carry out maintenance and repairs on tug and small craft vessels
• Ensure maintenance records and reports are accurately entered into the CMMS
• Prepare work tasks by ensuring parts, materials and safety systems are ready
• Identify reliability issues and help implement improvements
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and worksite organisation

Skills & Experience

• Trade Certificate in Fabrication and Welding essential, high mechanical aptitude is highly desirable
• Experience welding of exotic materials (copper nickel, stainless steel, aluminium) using tig process is essential
• Experience replacing or repairing broken/ wasted structures and pipes using hand and power tools, gas torches and welding equipment
• Ability to work proactively and collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels
• WA Manual C Class Driver’s Licence (essential). HR licence (desirable)
• Full working rights in Australia
• Ability to obtain or provide a National Police Clearance or MSIC
• Experience in the Marine industry associated with boilermaker and fabrication trades

Desirable tickets:

• Dogging
• Rigging
• Forklift
• Working at Heights
• High Risk Work Licence

Why Join Us

• $135,000 – $150,000 salary + superannuation
• Living allowance provided ($41,700p/a)
• 9 hours days working on a 5:2, 4:3 roster
• 5 additional wellbeing days of leave per year
• Work with a well-established Australian marine services provider
• Daily transport to and from site provided
• Strong safety culture and supportive team environment
• Long-term opportunity within the Pilbara marine operations sector

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Boilermaker/Welder looking for a stable residential role in the Pilbara with a respected marine services company, we encourage you to apply via Seek.

Westug Pty Ltd reserves the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Engage Marine Group and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer and encourage applications from candidates from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and gender diverse people, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.