Overview
3 Month Shutdown – Brisbane based LAHA & Flights Provided. Join a high performing UGL turnaround team and play a key role in one of Australia's largest refinery shutdowns. Be an integral part of the AMPOL Refinery Turnaround from August – September 2026. Strengthen your mechanical trade capability across shutdowns, heavy industrial maintenance, and complex high risk work environments. Contribute to the reliability and performance of a major national energy asset while working with experienced mechanical teams.
About the Role
We are seeking skilled and safety-focused Mechanical Fitters for the upcoming AMPOL Refinery Turnaround. You will work directly with Supervisors, Leading Hands and UGL/Ampol leadership to perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, and shutdown activities. The turnaround runs from August – September 2026, working a 6 days on / 1 day off roster Night shift for 50% of scope. This role is hands‐on and critical to the successful delivery of mechanical work scopes across the site.
What We Offer
* Travel Reimbursement for DIDO
* LAHA – Accommodation provided plus LAHA allowance
* 6/1 roster for the shutdown duration with Nightshift on 1 unit
* Opportunity to perform high value coded welding at one of Australia's last operational refineries
* Strong, supportive safety-first culture
* Access to UGL learning and development programs
* Employee benefits, rewards and long‐term career pathway
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out mechanical shutdown and maintenance activities including (but not limited to)
* Column entry, inspection and maintenance
* Floating head heat exchangers
* Fin Fan heat exchangers
* Valve servicing, repair and replacement
* Pipework, fittings and line preparation
* Hydrotesting setup and execution
* Read, understand and execute against mechanical work packs
* Ensure all work is completed safely in accordance with Permit to Work, isolation and confined space entry processes
* Conduct pre‐task risk assessments, hazard identification and JSA participation
* Work effectively within mechanical work groups to meet scope, schedule and quality targets
* Support QA requirements, record keeping and the completion of punch lists
* Communicate progress, issues and delays to your Supervisor in a timely manner
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping, tooling care and safe work practices
About You
* Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter
* Experience in oil refining, gas/chemical processing, power generation or heavy industrial shutdowns
* Proven capability working with columns, heat exchangers, valves, hydrotesting and general refinery mechanical equipment
* Strong understanding of high‐risk work controls including isolation, confined space, W@H and hot work
* Able to follow detailed instructions, mechanical plans and shutdown work packages
* Safety‐first mindset with strong attention to detail
* Physically capable, reliable and proactive in demanding shutdown environments
* Confident working as part of diverse mechanical teams
About UGL
As part of the CIMIC Group, UGL values inclusion and diversity of background, experience and thought. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse candidates, people with disabilities and mature aged workers.
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