MRAEL is offering you the chance of a great future and rewarding career in an exciting apprenticeship opportunity, to be hosted to Capcoal Open Cut Operations, commencing in January 2024.
We will give you genuine opportunities to contribute your knowledge and realise your potential, while working in a team committed to your training and development.
We strive for a diverse workplace; if you are female or of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent your application is encouraged.
Apprentice Boilermaker – CHPP and ROM Infrastructure or HME Equipment
Anglo American is a leading global mining company. Their portfolio of world-class competitive mining operations and undeveloped resources provides the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, more electrified world and that meet the fast growing consumer-driven demands of the world’s developed and maturing economies.
Anglo American have significant steal making coal investments in Australia and particularly in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
If you embrace change, safety, strong leadership and sustainable performance, we want to hear from you. Take control of your life, shape your future, and kick-start your career today!
Opportunity:
We are now recruiting for a full time Boilermaking Apprentice to work on site at Capcoal Open Cut Operations. Successful candidates will follow a structured and industry-specific training plan, learning on the job from experts in their field whilst completing a Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/ Welding)
General Duties:
An Apprentice Boilermaker working in the CHPP, you will be involved in maintenance activities on the CHPP and ROM infrastructure. Work scopes will include light and heavy fabrication of structural steel and remediation of existing structural steel sections. You will also be involved in general fitting maintenance scopes.
Duties and skills include:
- Oxy and Thermal heating & Cutting
- General Welding
- Stick/Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- TIG-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Thermal Lancing
- Light & Heavy Fabrication
- Pressing and Bending
- Pipe Fitting
- Hand & Power tools
- Dogging
- Rigging
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space
- General Fitting
- Interpret General fabrication drawings & Interpret Geometric drawings etc
- Prepare equipment for day-to-day tasks
What we are looking for?
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated candidates who have the hunger and drive to grow and thrive on the challenges our employment provides, giving you the opportunity to learn and grow in your profession. Ideally you will be a positive, enthusiastic self-starter, with a strong team work and safety focus.
Requirements:
- You will need to have your current Drivers licence.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screen
- Sound results in Maths (Maths B or C preferred) and English. Physics and Graphics are highly desirable.
- Be able to attend the Assessment Centre Day in Middlemount on 30th August 2023
Why be an MRAEL apprentice?
As an MRAEL apprentice you will be appointed a Field Officer who will guide you through your trade, making sure every aspect of your training experience is rewarding and professional. The Field Officer provides you with consistent mentoring, support and performance management throughout your apprenticeship while ensuring you progress through your training and will coordinate block bookings when necessary. The Field Officer will have regular meetings to discuss your progression and any challenges you may have.
What's Next?
- Ensure you have an up-to-date Resume
- Ensure you provide a Cover Letter – outlooking your reasons for applying and outlining knowledge of the position you are applying for.
- Copy of Year 11 or 12 Final Report (if currently at school / or completed within the last 2 years)
- Ensure you include any work experience placements, you may also including copies of your feedback from work experience placements
The recruitment process will include basic aptitude testing, you may be requested to complete this once your application has been fully completed.
Is your application completed? If you fail to provide and complete all details as requested above your application will not be considered.
Applicants must be eligible to undertake an apprenticeship within Australia.
MRAEL is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications close Sunday 30th July - we will not accept applications after this date.