Pipeline Operator Technician – E&I

About the role

Were looking for a skilled Pipeline Operator Technician to join our Queensland Gas Pipeline (QGP) operations team.

In this hands-on role youll help operate and maintain critical gas transmission infrastructure including pipelines compressor stations facilities instrumentation and electrical systems.

Working a 14 days on / 14 days off roster youll enjoy genuine work-life balance while building your expertise across a diverse asset base. We welcome FIFO DIDO and local candidates with accommodation provided during rostered periods.

No two days are the same. You could be troubleshooting instrumentation faults maintaining Solar turbines and gas-powered equipment conducting inspections supporting commissioning activities responding to operational issues or working alongside contractors and engineering teams to improve asset performance.

Youll join a small experienced team responsible for maintaining the Queensland Gas Pipeline and associated facilities. With significant investment planned across the network youll have the opportunity to contribute to major asset renewal reliability and improvement projects.

If you enjoy technical problem-solving working autonomously and taking ownership of critical infrastructure this could be the opportunity youve been looking for.

Key Responsibilities include

• Perform planned and corrective maintenance across pipeline facilities and compressor stations
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot electrical instrumentation and mechanical equipment
• Maintain and operate compressors turbines valves meters and associated assets
• Conduct pipeline patrols inspections and asset surveillance activities
• Respond to breakdowns incidents and emergency situations
• Support commissioning construction and asset improvement projects
• Liaise with contractors landholders regulators and key stakeholders
• Participate in the on-call roster supporting a 24/7 operation

Roster: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off FIFO/DIDO role providing operational coverage across the Queensland Gas Pipeline. Accommodation is provided at our Rolleston and Moura bases during rostered periods. To support operational requirements all employees including local candidates stay at the accommodation bases for the duration of their roster.

Culture & Benefits

• Be recognised and rewarded through our Incentivise program
• Supportive team environment with a strong depot and social culture
• 20 days annual leave plus 10 days personal leave
• Help drive Australias net zero future by delivering critical infrastructure projects that shape the energy and utilities industry

About You

Youre an Electrical & Instrumentation professional who enjoys working in the field solving technical problems and taking ownership of your work. Youll bring:

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (essential)
• Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation & Control (essential)
• Current QLD (or equivalent Australian) Electrical Licence (essential)
• Current Drivers Licence and White Card (essential)
• Experience in maintenance or operations within gas energy utilities processing plants manufacturing resources or similar industrial environments
• Experience with compressors rotating equipment gas processing facilities or industrial plant assets
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across electrical and instrumentation systems

Who We Are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design build operation and maintenance of Australias energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering over $1B portfolio annually the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably while powering the nations energy a diverse workforce of more than 2300 we expertly deliver our services across Australia.

We know Zinfra is a great place to belongbut dont just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone including First Nations people veterans people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQA community. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Apply today you belong here.