Introduction

Lead structural remediation activities across a major mining operation on an 8/6 dayshift roster. This 3-month contract role oversees painters and boilermakers delivering blast, paint and structural repair works across maintenance and shutdown periods. Responsible for prioritising defects, managing contractors, approving work plans and ensuring safe, high-quality execution aligned with Engineering KPIs.

What are you going to do

  • Demonstrated experience in structural remediation, fabrication, boilermaking or protective coatings within mining or heavy industry
  • Strong understanding of structural integrity, corrosion management and blast & paint activities
  • Proven ability to assess risk, prioritise defects and manage remediation scopes
  • Experience reviewing and approving work orders, maintenance plans and shutdown schedules
  • Background supervising or coordinating contractors in live operational environments
  • Sound knowledge of scaffolding controls, permits and site safety systems
  • Ability to conduct field inspections and verify quality of completed works
  • Strong planning, scheduling and backlog management capability
  • Experience managing materials procurement and tracking long-lead items
  • Competent in maintaining master data, redlines and technical documentation
  • Ability to collaborate with engineering, maintenance and shutdown teams
  • Commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Trade or technical background in Engineering, Fabrication, Boilermaking or Protective Coatings
  • Mining or heavy industry maintenance experience
  • Strong understanding of structural remediation, corrosion and blast & paint
  • Experience reviewing work orders and prioritising defects
  • Contractor supervision in live operational environments
  • Knowledge of site safety systems and scaffolding controls
  • Strong planning, documentation and backlog management skills
  • Current driver's licence and ability to meet site access requirement

What we offer

  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact: r.clifton-james@brunel.net

Closing: March 27, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-279131

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Corporate recruiter

Richard Clifton-James

+61 8 9429 5610

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