Most boilermaker roles on mine sites are about keeping ageing infrastructure patched together. This one’s different. Kathleen Valley is one of Australia’s newest and most advanced lithium operations with state-of-the-art processing facilities, modern equipment, and a plant maintenance team that’s setting the standard, not just holding the line.
With the operation now in production and a long mine life, this is an opportunity to be part of something with staying power. We use the latest technology across our operation and can offer you a fulfilling experience that will equip you for a career in mine sites of the future.
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What boilermakers do at Kathleen Valley
Boilermakers work within the plant maintenance team, reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor. They focus on the fabrication, repair and maintenance of fixed plant infrastructure to ensure equipment reliability and optimal performance. Day to day, that includes:
- Fabricating, assembling and repairing metal structures and equipment
- Interpreting technical drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine fabrication requirements
- Performing welding, cutting and shaping of metal components
- Conducting inspections to assess the condition of plant infrastructure and equipment
- Collaborating with the maintenance team on repair and maintenance plans
- Ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and industry standards
- Contributing to maintenance procedures and documentation related to boilermaking activities
The Team
You’ll be part of a high-performing plant maintenance team that takes pride in keeping Kathleen Valley’s processing facilities running at their best. The team is collaborative, well-resourced and backed by modern infrastructure. You’ll have the tools and support to do quality work.
The kind of person who thrives here:
- Proactive about safety and continuous improvement, not just compliant with it
- Takes pride in producing high-quality work with strong attention to detail
- A practical problem-solver who can work through repairs and maintenance efficiently
- A strong communicator who works well as part of a team
Getting to Site
Boilermaker roles operate on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth. Flights between Perth Airport and Kathleen Valley run morning and evening, three days a week, with a flight time of approximately one hour, followed by a short 10-minute bus ride to site.
Life at the Dragonfly Village
When you’re on site, home is the Dragonfly Village — our modern, state-of-the-art accommodation village shaped after a Tjiwarl Dreamtime story, designed out of respect for the Traditional Owners of the land on which we operate.
Every room has an ensuite bathroom, wardrobe, desk, bed, bedside table with lamp, smart TV and fridge. The village is a 10-minute drive from the main work areas, with regular coaster buses running at shift changeover times.
After work, you’ll find a well-equipped gym with personal trainers available, a tavern with pub meals and a relaxed outdoor pavilion, a running track and sports courts, a retail shop with barista-made coffee, and a dining room led by an award-winning chef serving buffet and à la carte menus for breakfast and dinner.
Find out more about life on site.
Ready to join us?
If you’re a boilermaker looking for your next step, we’d like to hear from you.