Boilermaker

Imagine having a true work-life balance located in the stunning region of Otago. No more FIFO! No more extreme heat waves! Experience the unbeatable lifestyle of a stunning residential mining location, just a short distance away from the most incredible mountains and awe-inspiring scenery. Your days off are available for hiking, adventuring, fishing, and skiing in winter.The roleWorking or the Open Pit Maintenance team, the role involves safely and efficiently performing welding, general engineering and fabrication work as required, to repair and maintain machinery and ancillary plant/equipment. The emphasis is on working with a high degree of professionalism and quality workmanship to ensure that cost effective maintenance and repairs are delivered.Key responsibilitiesPerform routine inspections, monitor and record the condition of ground engaging tooling (G.E.T) and wear package materials on machinery attachments for all open pit mining equipment.Maintain high levels of housekeeping at all facilities, equipment and company vehicles.Identify and report parts, materials and other resources required to complete allocated tasks.Carry out general welding repairs and light fabrication work on mining machinery and other plant and equipment as required.Replacement of ground engaging tooling (G.E.T) as required.Replacement of wear package material on machinery attachments.Monitor and record wear rates of wear package materials on buckets, blades and bodies.Assess, plan and supervise engineering projects to be completed by contractors.Attending and assisting with breakdowns of the mining fleet and ancillary plant as required.Ensure all work is carried out safely at all times.