Pipeline Operator (Mechanical Technician)

About Us

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our 2000 strong team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to exceed our client’s expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve.

About the role

Are you an experienced Mechanical Pipeline Operator with a passion for maintaining and operating advanced gas facilities? Join our team, where you'll play a crucial role in our Gas Transmission and Networks maintenance team and work with state-of-the-art facilities and be involved in the operation and maintenance of pipelines and easements.

Key Responsibilities include

• Perform planned and corrective maintenance on various assets, including truck receiving stations, primary receiving stations, and compressor stations, etc
• Respond to gas-related incidents and emergencies
• Operate and maintain high-pressure natural gas and renewable energy facilities, including Hydrogen and Bio-methane systems
• Conduct hot tapping on transmission and distribution pipelines
• A wide variety of pipeline duties including mechanical work, documentation and records maintenance
• Establish and maintain a Safe Worksite complying with all OHS&E requirements
• Participate in a rotating on-call roster

About You

To succeed in this role, you should have proven experience in an operations and maintenance team within the gas transmission or gas processing industry or a similar field and hold a Certificate III Mechanical Engineering.

• High pressure gas & Gas processing experience– desirable
• Reciprocating/Screw Compressor operation and maintenance– desirable
• Experience working within a Hazardous Area (Hazardous Area Certificate – desirable)
• A team player who can work use their own initiative, whilst still maintaining a high safety focus
• Proficient computer skills including use of MS Office suite
• Certificate III or higher in Instrumentation & Control - highly desirable
• Valid Australian Driver’s licence; High Risk Work licence (Forklift, EWP or Dogging)- desirable; Confined Space certificate – desirable

Our people are our energy source, and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

We champion inclusion and are committed to gender equity targets and increasing First Nations representation in our workforce. 

We welcome applications from all people especially women, First Nations peoples, those with differing abilities, LGBTIQA+ community members, those with neurodiverse abilities, those with culturally diverse backgrounds, and from all age groups. You belong here.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check

Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.