At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a skilled team to perform HDPE welding and ensure project compliance.
- Company: Civmec, an innovative Australian engineering and construction services provider.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, travel allowances, bonuses, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with strong family values and recognition for hard work.
- Why this job: Be part of Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery project.
- Qualifications: White Card, safety certifications, and construction experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 57.06 - 57.06 $ per hour.
Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.
Civmec is proud to be supporting Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery Project in collaboration with Iluka Resources with a further package of work for the structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation (SMPE&I) installation works across the facility. As Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery, this milestone development is driving innovation—and we're building a skilled team to help bring it to life. The Eneabba facility processes monazite concentrate from Iluka's mineral sands operations, with production having commenced in 2026. We're currently seeking experienced Polywelders to join our Construction division on a long‐term project. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team contributing to a major infrastructure build in WA's Mid‐West.
Location: Eneabba, WA (Mid West Region)
Roster: 2:1 Drive-In Drive-Out (DIDO) – Bus transport provided to and from Perth
The Role
- Casual Rates: Polywelder $57.06 per hour inclusive of 25% casual flat loading + penalties, $4.00 per hour site allowance
- Full-Time Rates: Polywelder $45.65 per hour + penalties, $4.00 per hour site allowance, $200 travel allowance per completed swing, $100 per week project completion bonus accrual, 1.75 hours severance accrual per completed week
- Site HDPE fabrication carrying out butt welding, electrofusion welding, and pipe preparation to project specifications
- Installing, aligning, and securing HDPE piping systems across processing plant
- Conducting weld testing, QA documentation, and ensuring compliance with Civmec and Iluka standards
- Working closely with supervisors and other trades to meet project milestones
- Maintaining a strong focus on safety, housekeeping, and adherence to site procedures
- Perform labouring/other general duties when required
About You
- Nationally recognised Construction Safety Awareness Card (White Card)
- RIIWHS204D or RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights (within 2 years of issue)
- RIIWHS202D or RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Space (within 2 years of issue)
- Previous experience on construction projects
- Ability to complete and pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen
- High Risk Work Licence (EWP) – Preferred although not mandatory
At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a 'Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff discount scheme gives you discounts on a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle choices.
Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
We respectfully request no agency submissions.
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