DP World Brisbane is currently seeking to recruit a Boilermaker for our team at the Fisherman's Island Port terminal. The successful candidate will join a highly skilled maintenance team responsible for the inspection, repair and upkeep of our Quay Cranes, Automated Stacking Cranes, Shuttles, Reachstackers, Ancillary Plant, and Light Vehicles. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and safety-focused workforce within a world-class port operation.
Key Accountabilities
- Conduct regular planned maintenance, inspections and repairs of structural and mechanical components;
- Ensure equipment breakdowns and structural defects are responded to and addressed within the required timeframes;
- Undertake welding repairs and refurbishment activities to the required standard;
- Inspect plant and equipment for wear, damage and structural integrity issues;
- Ensure equipment is left in a safe condition and fully tested before returning to service;
- Ensure workplace safety considerations are taken into account when undertaking all maintenance tasks;
- Source spare parts, consumables and technical information required to undertake maintenance and repair tasks;
- Utilise the computerised maintenance management system to source store stock and job card information;
- Ensure shift handovers are provided to the Shift Supervisor in a timely manner prior to shift completion;
- Perform the Relief Shift Supervisor/Leading Hand role when required; and
- Ensure compliance with safe work practices, procedures and policies.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Successful completion of a Boilermaker trade qualification (Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent);
Extensive experience undertaking welding repairs, maintenance and inspection activities on heavy fixed plant and mobile equipment;
Previous experience in maintenance procedures within a workshop and/or heavy industrial environment;
Demonstrated experience with MMAW (stick), MIG and/or FCAW welding processes;
An understanding and appreciation of equipment functionality, service requirements and structural integrity;
Ability to interpret technical drawings, maintenance procedures and manufacturers' specifications;
Competent with the use of maintenance management software applications;
High attention to detail and an excellent work ethic;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to work in a team environment;
Safety-critical attitude to work
Ability to work irregular day/night shift engagements including weekends; and
Must hold or be eligible to qualify for an MSIC card.
About DP World
DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
Skills Required
- Successful completion of a Boilermaker trade qualification, Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade, or equivalent
- Extensive experience with welding repairs, maintenance, and inspections on heavy fixed plant and mobile equipment
- Experience with maintenance procedures in a workshop or heavy industrial environment
- Experience with MMAW, MIG, and/or FCAW welding processes
- Understanding of equipment functionality, service requirements, and structural integrity
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, maintenance procedures, and manufacturers specifications
- Competence using maintenance management software applications
- High attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Safety-critical attitude to work
- Ability to work irregular day and night shifts, including weekends
- Must hold or be eligible to qualify for an MSIC card
DP World Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DP World and has not been reviewed or approved by DP World.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive in many contexts, with strong salary perceptions in several regions. Feedback suggests compensation is sometimes viewed as equitable, with salary practices described as compliant and fair.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and practical supports like reimbursements for mobile, home internet, and home‑office equipment are emphasized. Feedback suggests these benefits contribute meaningfully to everyday work‑life needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is described as comprehensive in some locations, including medical emergency coverage and life insurance. A broader emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing programs reinforces this support.
DP World Insights
What We Do
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.








