Boilermaker

UGL Limited is seeking a skilled Boilermaker to join the onsite team in New South Wales, focusing on a Mt Piper Power Station shutdown. The company, part of the CIMIC Group, has a long track record delivering engineering, construction and maintenance services across energy and resources, rail, oil and gas, and more. This role is ideal for hands-on tradespeople who value safety, enjoy fabricating and maintaining boiler systems, and want to contribute to a major shutdown project. The reference number for this opportunity is 269672.

For the right person, this is an opportunity to work with a reputable team on a high-profile shutdown, with day or night shifts, and an ASAP start. The assignment spans four weeks, with shutdown hours built into the schedule, and a remuneration package described as competitive. LAFHA may be available for eligible applicants, and there’s evidence of a robust pipeline of work planned for 2026 and 2027 in the company’s portfolio.

Shutdown work on the Mt Piper boiler system

In this role you’ll be on the ground during shutdowns, performing required maintenance and repairs on boiler equipment as well as taking on fabrication and welding tasks as needed. The work is hands-on and staged around shutdown activities, so you’ll be coordinating with a broader crew to ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently. Strong safety practices are non-negotiable, and you’ll follow the site’s procedures to protect yourself and teammates throughout every shift.

What you need to bring to the job

Here's what would make you a strong fit, and what would help you stand out in this environment.

• Trade qualification as a boilermaker
• Work at Heights training completed within the last two years
• Confined Space training completed within the last two years
• White Card (construction induction)
• Proven experience in a heavy industry setting or within a power station

• Experience with shutdown projects or boiler maintenance work that demonstrates your ability to hit the ground running
• Willingness to start ASAP
• Eligibility for a living-away-from-home allowance if applicable
• Interest in ongoing work anticipated for 2026 and 2027

Pay, perks and practicalities

The role offers either day or night shifts with an ASAP start. A four-week block of work is on offer, along with shutdown hours tailored to the Mt Piper project. Eligible applicants may receive LAFHA, and the overall remuneration package is described as competitive. The assignment is onsite in the Australia-NSW Blue Mountains & Central West region, and the work is tied to a Mt Piper shutdown. There is mention of a strong portfolio of work planned for 2026 and 2027 within the CIMIC group network. Note that relevant screening checks may be conducted as part of the recruitment process, including a national criminal history check and a pre-employment medical assessment with drug and alcohol screening.

Advice for applicants

Put your Boilermaker trade certificate first on your resume, and place emphasis on heavy industry or power station experience. Make sure the resume highlights any prior shutdown work, boiler maintenance tasks, and the safety standards you’ve followed on site, with concrete examples you can discuss in interviews.

When you describe your must-have skills, back each item with a real project or site you’ve worked on. Talk about specific maintenance or fabrication tasks, the materials you handled, and how you stayed compliant with safety requirements during critical shutdown windows.

Prepare for interviews by outlining how you manage high-risk tasks, how you work within a team during shutdowns, and how you prioritise safety while still meeting tight timelines. Be ready to discuss your experiences with working at heights and confined spaces, and how you maintain focus on quality under pressure.

A smart question to ask during the interview: what boiler equipment will you be working on during the Mt Piper shutdown, and what would success look like in the first week of the project?