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Thiess is proud to be expanding their operations at Mount Arthur South following the award of a 6-year contract. As part of this exciting growth, we are building a high-performing maintenance team and are seeking a skilled Maintenance Equipment Inspector – Boilermaker to help drive structural integrity and reliability across our fleet.

About the role

This is a proactive, field-based role ideal for a trade-qualified Boilermaker who is passionate about structural health, defect prevention, and setting frontline teams up for success.

As a Maintenance Equipment Inspector, you will act as the critical link between planning and execution—applying your fabrication knowledge to identify early-stage structural defects, enhance inspection quality, and ensure repair scopes are efficient, safe, and cost-effective.

Reporting to the Field Maintenance Superintendent, your key responsibilities will include:

· Conducting daily inspections of Liebherr R9800, R9600, R996/R996B, R9400, R9350 excavators and CAT MD6250/MD6310 drills

· Identifying and documenting structural defects, fatigue cracking, and bucket wear/GET conditions

· Providing clear, photo-supported defect reports and escalating concerns appropriately

· Collaborating with planners to ensure accurate labour allocation, parts procurement, and repair scheduling

· Supporting the planning team in scope creation and sourcing of structural parts

· Working closely with supervisors to ensure planned maintenance is executed efficiently

· Organising time-critical parts and transport where needed

· Driving continuous improvement in structural reliability, repair quality, and inspection standards

· Maintaining a forward-looking maintenance log for upcoming fabrication work

· Championing a strong safety-first and defect management culture across the team

This role plays a key part in minimising unplanned downtime, improving asset health, and enhancing the structural performance of our fleet.

What You'll Bring

· Trade qualification in Boilermaking/Fabrication

· Proven experience in heavy mobile equipment (HME) structural maintenance, particularly in mining environments

· Strong hands-on skills in field repairs, bucket/GET maintenance, and heavy fabrication

· Proficient in non-destructive visual inspections (VT), with high attention to detail in fatigue and crack identification

· A proactive approach and strong communication skills to influence planning outcomes

· Comfortable using digital maintenance systems

· Current Australian manual driver’s licence (HR licence desirable)

· High Risk Work Licences (desirable): EWP, Forklift, Working at Heights

Why Thiess?

· Join a respected team driving innovation and performance

· Contribute to a major long-term contract with future growth opportunities

· Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday roster with real work/life balance

· Access genuine career development pathways across the Thiess Group

· Benefit from a wide range of employee perks, wellbeing programs, and professional development tools

About us

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us @ hiring@thiess.com

How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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