At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our shutdown crews for maintenance and project works across Bowen Basin mine sites.
- Company: FMS Group, a leading provider in mining services with a focus on safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rates, weekly pay, salary packaging, and employee rewards.
- Other info: Immediate starts available with ongoing opportunities and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic mining environment while prioritising safety.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in Boilermaking/Welding and relevant industry experience required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
About The Role
FMS Group is seeking experienced and safety-focused Boilermakers to join our shutdown crews across various mine sites in the Bowen Basin, QLD.
This is a casual position offering ongoing shutdown opportunities with multiple roster options available to meet operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out shutdown maintenance and project works across various mine sites throughout the Bowen Basin.
- Work across various roster schedules to meet operational requirements.
- Perform fabrication, welding, repairs, and maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
- Work within high-performing maintenance teams in a fast-paced mining environment.
- Contribute to a strong safety culture and ensure all work is completed to a high standard.
- Previous experience in Fixed Plant, Shovel, and Dragline shutdown maintenance highly regarded.
- Immediate starts and ongoing shutdown opportunities available for suitable candidates.
- What You'll Bring
- Trade qualification in Engineering Fabrication or Boilermaking/Welding.
- Demonstrated shutdown and/or mining industry experience.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and teamwork.
- Ability to pass pre-employment medicals and ongoing drug and alcohol testing.
- Current Coal Board Medical and Standard 11 certification.
- Current Working at Heights, Confined Space, and Gas Test Atmosphere tickets.
- Current weld test certification or willingness to complete a weld test.
- Why Work with Us
- Ongoing shutdown opportunities.
- Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay.
- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
- Access to Flare HR employee benefits.
- Employee referral rewards program.
- Service recognition rewards.
- Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and people.
About Us
Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG (2013), WA (2017), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in 2019.
Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025.
Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.
We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.
FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
Boilermakers employer: FMS Group
FMS Group is an exceptional employer, offering HV Electricians the chance to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment across major WA mining sites. With FIFO arrangements from Perth, flexible rosters, and a strong commitment to training and career development, employees can look forward to long-term growth and a supportive work culture that values safety and innovation.
