Boilermaker - Underground

Company description:

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.

Situated in the heart of North Queensland, the mine benefits from its proximity to Charters Towers, a vibrant regional centre offering excellent amenities, while also being within easy reach of Townsville and the world-renowned natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef

Job description:

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:

• Relevant trade qualification
• 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 are looking for someone who lives 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.

Apply now.