Job Description
About Us
At Lochard Energy, we provide innovative energy storage services that support our customers in delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective energy, in a low carbon future. We partner with Australia's most recognised names in the energy supply chain, to deliver highly reliable energy storage and delivery services.
We are committed to operational excellent, continually evolving and maintaining high standards throughout the organisation. In addition to maintaining a gas processing and storage facility in Victoria, we continue to develop additional projects to support the transition to a lower carbon future.
Job Requirements
About You
You are a qualified Electrical & Instrumentation Technician with experience working in operational plant environments, ideally within gas, hydrocarbon or chemical processing facilities. You take pride in maintaining safe, reliable and well-performing assets and enjoy troubleshooting, fault finding and improving plant reliability.
You're comfortable working in a self-managed environment where safety, teamwork and accountability are top priorities. You bring strong technical capability across electrical and instrumentation systems, paired with a disciplined approach to maintenance, documentation and compliance. You value collaboration and are willing to share knowledge, support others and contribute to continuous improvement across the site.
You demonstrate a strong safety mindset, act with integrity, and consistently work in line with established procedures, isolation practices and permit systems. Above all, you're motivated to be part of a close‑knit site team keeping a critical energy storage facility operating safely and efficiently.
Job Responsibilities
What you'll be doing
You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical and instrumentation systems across the Iona Gas Storage Facility to ensure safe, reliable and compliant plant operation. This includes fault finding, calibration, testing and installation of equipment, supporting commissioning and plant upgrades, and carrying out planned and reactive maintenance using the site CMMS (Maximo).
You'll work closely with Operations, Engineering and within the Maintenance team, ensure all work meets HSE and isolation requirements, participate in safety activities, and supervise contractors as required.
What you'll need
Electrical and Instrumentation trade qualification
A minimum of three years' experience in the hydrocarbon, gas processing or chemical processing industry
Proven experience performing routine maintenance, fault finding, repair, modification and commissioning of field instrumentation systems
Experience maintaining, testing and commissioning pneumatic control devices and systems
Working knowledge of electrical (including HV where applicable) and instrumentation systems, including their safe operation and maintenance
Competency in testing and commissioning procedures and an understanding of controls principles and logic
Experience working with DCS environments, including an understanding of how system changes impact overall plant performance
Strong safety focus with the ability to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments and work in accordance with Lochard Energy's HSE requirements and procedures
Ability to follow work procedures to support both short‑ and long‑term asset management objectives
Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications effectively
Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contribute positively to team outcomes and apply sound customer service principles
Experience using a computer‑based maintenance management system (CMMS) to plan and record work activities
Job Benefits
The Benefits of working with Us
At Lochard, you will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team leading the way in energy innovation. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to make a significant impact on major projects.
As a growing organisation, we prioritise agility, collaboration, and a customer-first mindset. We seek out top talent and empower our people to thrive, inspiring them to deliver their best every day.
We believe in more than just work - we offer opportunities to grow, innovate, and achieve a fulfilling balance between personal success and professional challenges. If you're looking for a place where your contributions truly matter and where your growth is a priority, Lochard Energy is the place for you
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Production
Industries
Oil and Gas