Boilermakers

Based In Portland, Victoria

Full time ongoing, Long-Term Position

Opportunity to grow your career within a Tier 1

UGL delivers engineering, construction and maintenance services across the oil & gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence and telecommunications sectors. We operate in a fast‑paced, ever‑evolving environment and partner with some of Australia’s largest asset owners.

About the role

We are seeking experienced and safety‑focused Boilermakers to support fabrication, repairs and structural maintenance across an Alumina Smelter. You will work on fixed plant assets, shutdown scopes, and major maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability and supporting safe production.

This role will involve welding, structural repairs, plate work, chutes, hoppers, conveyors and general heavy‑fabrication tasks across an operational processing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding, fabrication and structural repairs to plant and equipment.
• Work on chutes, pumps, tanks, hoppers, pipework, conveyors and other fixed‑plant assets.
• Complete shutdown maintenance tasks, project work and general plant upkeep.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions for accurate fabrication.
• Perform oxy cutting, gouging, MIG/TIG/Stick welding and plate fabrication.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance requirements.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical, electrical and operations teams to support plant reliability.

About you

• Trade‑qualified Boilermaker with experience in mining, heavy industrial or minerals processing environments (bauxite/alumina highly regarded).
• Strong welding and fabrication skills across structural steel, plate work and fixed‑plant repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed fabrication drawings and technical information.
• Experienced in shutdowns, maintenance and high‑risk work environments.
• Strong safety mindset with experience working under permit‑to‑work systems.
• Tickets such as Working at Heights, Confined Space, EWP or Rigging are highly advantageous.

About UGL

As part of the CIMIC Group, UGL values diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please click Apply and follow the prompts. We will contact shortlisted candidates directly.

Please note: Screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process, which may include reference checks, right‑to‑work verification, national police checks, AML checks and a pre‑employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening).