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Boilermaker | Pilgangoora, Pilbara | 8/6 and 7/7 FIFO/DIDO

Pilbara Minerals
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Marble Bar, Western Australia, Australia
8/6 FIFO Jobs, FIFO Mining Jobs, FIFO Boilermaker Jobs, DIDO Jobs, 7/7 FIFO Jobs

About the Role

Pilbara Minerals (PLS) is hiring a permanent full-time Boilermaker for the mobile maintenance team at its Pilgangoora lithium operation in the Pilbara. The role works an 8/6 and 7/7 roster covering days and nights, flying in and out from Perth or driving in and out from within the Pilbara region. You will report to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor for boilermakers and keep the open cut mining fleet safe and available. Applications close 14 October 2026.

Key Responsibilities

  • Fabrication and weld repairs on heavy mining equipment
  • Inspecting buckets, blades and truck bodies, including ground engaging tools, and raising notifications for planned repairs
  • Assessing breakdown damage and choosing the best repair method
  • Working to the maintenance schedule to lift fleet reliability and availability
  • Taking part in safety meetings and following up on issues raised

About You

  • A nationally recognised boilermaker trade qualification
  • At least two years post-trade experience on a mine site, with bucket, blade, body and drill repairs on CAT, Epiroc or Komatsu equipment
  • High risk work licences for forklift, EWP and working at heights
  • Crane (CV) and basic rigging (RB) tickets are a bonus
  • A current driver's licence (LR class or higher) and a solid understanding of open cut mining

What's on Offer

  • 8/6 and 7/7 roster, FIFO ex Perth or DIDO within the Pilbara
  • Short-term incentive bonus and the PLS employee share scheme
  • Refurbished site facilities at Pilgangoora, including a gym, courts, sports oval and walking tracks
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers, a health and wellbeing allowance and paid community leave
  • Novated leasing and an employee assistance program

About Pilbara Minerals

PLS is an ASX-listed lithium producer whose Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia's Pilbara supplies battery minerals to the global energy transition. The company describes itself as a down-to-earth team where people own their work and careers move quickly.

Apply directly on Pilbara Minerals' careers site using the apply link on this listing.