Instrument, Electrical, Control and Communications Engineer

About us

Join a nimble and growing energy company playing a key role in Australias domestic gas supply and energy transition. As our Instrument Electrical Control and Commuinications Engineer youll have the rare opportunity to make critical decisions shape system performance and work hands-on across a broad portfolio of upstream gas assets.

OGT Energy is a new organisation with deep experience in the provision of conventional gas. Our vision is to provide a dependable gas supply assisting energy reliability while exploring innovative uses of our gas fields and infrastructure in support of the energy transition. Our assets have a long-term future supporting a reliable gas supply for the Australian domestic market and Queenslands energy transition.

We supply gas from our conventional gas fields to the Australian domestic market from our recently acquired Silver Springs Churchie and Wallumbilla LPG Plants in Queenslands Surat / Bowen Basin. Sales gas LPG and oil produced from our fields is processed at our Wallumbilla LPG plant for delivery to Australian consumers. We are exploring additional ways to leverage our assets to support the energy transition including by providing open access to others to our processing facilities and by storing gas to be available for standby generation in times of low renewable generation.

OGT Energy prides itself on its agility and nimbleness to navigate a changing energy landscape. Our success depends on the success of our people who are empowered to have a voice make decisions and be multiskilled across different roles. We believe diversity drives innovation so we are building a culture where difference is valued.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Engineering and supported by an experienced on-site EI Technician team youll be responsible for the full lifecycle performance and compliance of instrumentation electrical control and communication systems.

From project design and brownfield modifications to asset performance and reliability initiatives this is a true all-rounder role where your expertise will directly influence operational integrity and business growth.

You will provide technical oversight and ensure operational integrity compliance and continuous improvement in all instrument electrical control and communications systems within the company assets across their lifecycle. You will also support asset performance safety and environmental stewardship across the businesss oil and gas assets.

This is a Staff position based in OGT Energys Brisbane CBD office and regular field travel to our operational sites will be an essential part of the role.

Key responsibilities:

Provide technical oversight of electrical control instrumentation and communication systems

Lead system troubleshooting compliance and reliability improvement initiatives

Design and implement brownfield modifications in line with safety and functional standards

Act as Technical Authority for discipline-specific decisions and MoC reviews

Support SCADA Fire & Gas SIS and automation system upgrades and implementation

Collaborate across engineering projects and site operations

Manage third-party vendors and contribute to CAPEX/OPEX planning

About you

Youre a hands-on engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys end-to-end ownership of your discipline. You combine technical excellence with strong communication and collaboration skills and you bring:

Personal values:

You deliver on your promises and take responsibility for your actions

You act with honesty respect and integrity in all that you do

You are open to new ideas and committed to continuous improvement

Safety is central to everything that you do

You are adaptable proactive and collaborative in a dynamic team environment

Key skills and knowledge:

Essential

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Instrumentation or Control Engineering (or equivalent).

Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the oil and gas or major hazard facility industry.

Chartered Professional Engineer and/or RPEQ registration (or eligible to obtain).

Proven experience with Process Control Systems Safety Instrumented Systems Fire and Gas systems and SCADA.

Knowledge of PLCs HMIs and system integration (e.g. Allen Bradley DeltaV Citect).

Experience with hazardous area instrumentation and compliance requirements.

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence stakeholders across operations maintenance and engineering.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

Familiarity with pneumatic control systems.

Familiarity with telecommunications system.

Experience with telemetry gas metering and gas chromatograph systems.

Hands-on experience in brownfield project delivery including commissioning and closeout.

What we offer

Competitive remuneration

Strong learning and innovation culture

Interesting and technically challenging work

Highly supportive and reliable team

APPLY NOW

If you are looking for a role where you can bring your expertise to a role where youre trusted valued and empowered to lead then please click the Apply button and submit a short cover letter and your CV / rsum.

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