Operations technician – m&r mechanical

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Job Summary

Opportunity to join the ConocoPhillips M&R team as Operations Technician – Maintenance Mechanical.

Position Overview

Join the ConocoPhillips (COP) Australia Pacific LNG Operations team and contribute to a high-performing organisation focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence. This Mechanical Technician role supports safe and consistent facility operations through a strong focus on HSE, process safety, compliance, and production optimisation.

You will provide technical expertise across rotating and static equipment, carrying out preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maintain asset integrity and reliability. Working with a high level of autonomy, you will manage and execute the weekly maintenance schedule, making informed decisions to deliver work efficiently and effectively, with supervisory support available as required.

This is a Monday to Friday role working a 9-day fortnight.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to understand the current work scope, execute tasks to plan, and proactively identify preparation requirements to ensure efficient delivery.
• Maintain strict compliance with work order processes, ensuring timely close‐out and clearly communicating any deviations or discrepancies in accordance with ConocoPhillips' document control procedures.
• Contribute to strong performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by understanding how they are measured and how your work directly influences outcomes.
• Support optimal, continuous plant performance by completing assigned tasks and Plant Maintenance (PM) routines within your competency and in line with the schedule.
• Identify and report equipment defects or faults, raising SAP notifications promptly and accurately.
• Maintain a fully up‐to‐date competency profile to support safe and effective task execution.
• Demonstrate and promote teamwork and the ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Values in all aspects of work.
• Support the coaching, mentoring and development of Operations Technicians (Mechanical), contributing to capability building within the team.
• Actively participate in the performance review process, including developing and delivering on agreed performance goals with your supervisor.

You will bring to the role: Required:

• Cultural alignment with ConocoPhillips' SPIRIT Values
• Mechanical Trade Certificate
• Experience working in an industrial or resources environment
• Solid understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and maintenance procedures
• Strong technical communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic analytical, problem‐solving, and computing skills (Microsoft Office)
• Experience using a CMMS, ideally SAP
• Ownership of HSE responsibilities

Preferred:

• Rotating equipment alignment experience
• Exposure to aero‐derivative engines and centrifugal compressors
• Background in LNG/hydrocarbon, petrochemical, or complex processing/power generation environment
• Emergency response experience
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and process flow diagrams

What We Offer

An inclusive environment of belonging where we respect one another and where our success reflects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas and perspectives of our employees.

• A unique culture of SPIRIT – Safety, People, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation, Teamwork
• A learning organisation that encourages, supports, and celebrates innovative ideas
• Continuous technical and professional development training
• Competitive remuneration, superannuation, benefits and performance‐based incentives
• Private health insurance, generous Employee Share Plan, annual health and wellness subsidy
• Above industry paid parental leave

Support for all applicants

ConocoPhillips Australia encourages and welcomes applications from all members of the community. If we can make adjustments in our recruitment process to ensure we can get to know you in the best way possible, feel free to let us know so we can accommodate you.

Apply By:

Aug 24, 2026

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips' sponsorship for employment authorization in the country where this job is located is NOT available for this position.

EEO:

ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer.