Boilermaker

We are currently seeking to recruit a Boilermaker to join our highly dynamic workforce within our Simberi Operations in Simberi Island in New Ireland Province.

The Role

Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor, the primary role is to provide support in maintenance of Fixed Plant Equipment (as designated), while ensuring health, safety, environmental, community relations and quality workmanship standards are maintained, all for the best value. Ensure adherence to statutory requirements as a minimum standard.

This is an exciting time to join Simberi & St Barbara as we embark on our “Building Brilliance” journey to transform the business and deliver sustainable value. 

This is a FIFO position on a 15/13 roster. Point of Hire is restricted to Kavieng/Rabaul/Port Moresby/Lae/Mt Hagen/Buka/Madang/Goroka/Alotau/Wapenamanda/Popondetta/ Hoskins or Tabar group of Islands, Alotau, Buka, Goroka, Hoskins, Madang, Popondetta and Wapenamanda.

The key roles and responsibilities include:

• Undertaking all fabrication duties to carry out repairs or to enhance plant equipment as per Supervisor instruction.
• Assist in Installation of new plant, equipment and pipe work including automated machinery.
• Ensuring achievement of overall equipment targets, by ensuring machines operate with zero unscheduled down time.
• Troubleshooting of all plant equipment to ensure improved productivity and safety.
• Contributing to obedience to all OH&S and standard work procedures.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards within personal work area;
• Contributing to achieving maximum levels of machine uptime through the efficient and effective maintenance of plant & equipment and project work associated with new installations, the manufacture of fixtures and automotive equipment.
• Assisting in major projects and coordinating smaller projects.
• Undertaking work to maintenance/repair schedule.
• Reporting of mechanical activities to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Undertaking & carrying out other operational tasks as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:

• Behaviour consistent with St Barbara Values
• Trade qualification in Metal Fabrication.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in maintaining machinery.
• Welding experience and qualifications.
• Understand relevant engineering standards and associated procedures.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively manage time.·  
• A continuous improvement approach to all tasks.
• Developing initiative and problem-solving skills
• Prepared to accept responsibility.

The Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and motivated team of industry professionals with considerable experience in the demands and practices of the mining industry.

Simberi Gold Company Ltd offers a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience.

Short-listing for this position commences immediately and we do reserve the right to commence processing applications prior to the nominated close off date.

Closing date: Saturday 23 March 2024 at close of business.

Please submit your applications, CVs, and supporting documents to the below link:

https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/CGTYP

St Barbara is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in 2016, 2015 and 2014 was recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). St Barbara is the only mining company in Australia to receive this citation for three consecutive years. Recognition for St Barbara's commitment and achievement in eliminating the gender pay equity gap has also been recognized nationally through industry awards.

For further information on St Barbara and to apply for this role, please visit www.stbarbara.com.au​