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Job Title


Special Class Welder


Company : Downer


Location : Newman, Australia


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

What We OfferFIFO Shutdown from Perth to Tom PriceRoster: 12-hour shifts working Days & NightsProject Start: March onwardsScope: Ongoing casual shutdowns with DownerNightshift Allowance: 15% UpliftThe OpportunityDowner''s Energy & Utilities business is seeking qualified and experienced Special Class Welder''s to join us for shutdowns in Tom Price, WA. You will be supporting the team with 2 upcoming projects, Stacker 82 and the Tractor Workshop upgrades. These roles will see you responsible for carrying out structural repairs and modifications to conveyor frames, pulleys, and associated components to support the belt splice process. This includes welding or reinforcing damaged steelwork, installing wear plates and brackets, repairing chutes and guards, and ensuring all work is completed to strict welding procedure specifications and site safety standards. The successful candidates will also join our talent pools to be used in future works across remote and regional WA.About YouTrade Certificate Boilermaker / Fabricator or equivalentConstruction Induction / White CardGas Test Atmospheres, Enter and Work in Confined Spaces, and Working at Heights within 3 yearsFire Certificate within 4 yearsPrior experience in a FIFO roleCurrent RTIO Inductions are highly desirableAbout Energy & UtilitiesDowner''s Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today''s critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people''s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.How to ApplyPlease submit your application online via the advertisement email applications will not be accepted.