At a Glance
- Tasks: Fabricate and repair underground equipment while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join NQM Gold, a leading gold explorer and producer in North Queensland.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 7 on/7 off roster, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Be part of a culture that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the mining industry while working with a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in plant fabrication and repairs, strong safety commitment required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd is an Australian gold explorer, developer, and producer, operating Pajingo Gold Mine, a long-established underground gold mining operation located approximately 50 km south of Charters Towers in North Queensland. Pajingo is recognised for its high-grade epithermal gold deposits and its commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The operation plays a significant role in the regional economy through gold production, employment opportunities, and ongoing investment in exploration and mine development.
We are seeking an experienced Underground Boilermaker to join our Underground Maintenance team at Pajingo Gold Mine. Reporting to the Leading Hand, you will be responsible for fabrication, repairs, scheduled maintenance and installations across underground fixed and mobile plant and ancillary equipment.
The Role
- Working a 7 days on, 7 days off roster, your key responsibilities will include:
- Fabricating and repairing underground fixed and mobile plant and ancillary equipment
- Completing scheduled maintenance, repairs and installations
- Completing assigned work and associated maintenance documentation
- Assisting other trades as required
- Working closely with supervisors, planners and the wider underground maintenance team
- Identifying opportunities to improve safety, work practices and procedures
- Participating in root cause analysis activities
- Maintaining clear and effective communication across teams and departments
- Ensuring all work complies with site safety, environmental and operating requirements
About You
- To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in fixed and mobile plant fabrication and repairs within a mining environment
- Strong commitment to safe working practices
- Ability to prioritise and schedule work effectively
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels
- A team-focused attitude and willingness to support other trades when required
- Ability to follow procedures while adapting to changing operational priorities
Our Values
- We Care - Safety and wellbeing are at the forefront of everything we do.
- Integrity - We act honestly, fairly, and ethically.
- Commitment to Excellence - We continually strive to improve and set new standards.
- Leadership - We lead by example and support those around us.
- One Team - We work together to achieve success.
Why Join Us?
You'll become part of an underground maintenance team where safety, teamwork, integrity, leadership and continuous improvement are central to how we work. If you're a trade-qualified Boilermaker with mining experience looking for your next underground opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Boilermaker employer: NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd
NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and safety-focused team environment at our Pajingo operations near Charters Towers. With a 7/7 lifestyle roster, we prioritise work-life balance while providing ample career development opportunities within a growing company that values integrity, commitment to excellence, and teamwork. Join us to be part of a high-performing site dedicated to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
