Company : Worley
Primary Location
Job
Schedule
Schedule
: Full-time
Job Posting
Job Posting
: Jul 14, 2025
Unposting Date
Unposting Date
: Aug 14, 2025
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Join our team in Townsville as a Pipeline Operator and Maintainer, where you'll play a vital role in the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the North Queensland Gas Pipeline. In this key position, you'll be responsible for maintaining and operating pipeline assets, ensuring reliability and safety while prioritising environmental stewardship, supply security, and stakeholder engagement. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to critical infrastructure in a role that values proactive maintenance, operational excellence, and strong community relationships. This is a permanent Monday to Thursday (38 hours per week) role with a rotational on-call component so we are looking for someone who resides locally to Townsville or surrounding area.
When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. We're excited about the challenges ahead. If you ask us, there's never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemical and resources sectors.
Who we are
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.
We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of engineering and consulting to the last stages of installation and commissioning.
Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
What you'll do
* Supporting the Pipeline Supervisor with reporting inputs.
* Conducting integrity inspections and maintenance on pipelines, pigging operations, cathodic protection monitoring, and general mechanical and or electrical repairs.
* Perform fault finding, diagnostics, and minor repairs on plant and field equipment.
* Performing valve and pipeline infrastructure maintenance (e.g. greasing, leak testing, corrosion control).
* Maintaining accurate landowner and third-party permit records.
* Monitoring and maintaining the pipeline Right of Way (ROW) via ground and aerial patrols, including depth checks, vegetation control, erosion repair, and signage upkeep.
* Supervising third-party activities near the pipeline to ensure compliance and safety.
* Assisting in safety audits, civil maintenance, and planning of major works.
* Operate and monitor field systems including SCADA, GIS, and electronic interface systems.
* Respond to operational issues and alarms via the SCADA system, emergency situations, and participate in on-call duties as required.
* Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and field reports.
* Liaise professionally with landowners, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
What you'll have
* Certificate III in Process Plant Operations is desirable.
* Mechanical or electrical/instrumentation trade background or relevant qualification (highly regarded).
* Practical knowledge of SCADA, GIS, and field IT systems.
* Strong understanding of pipeline equipment, electronic diagnostics, and maintenance procedures.
* Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite.
* Previous experience in a high-pressure pipeline operations environment or relevant industries.
* Exposure to land access, environmental regulations, and stakeholder negotiation.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance in all operations.
Why you should apply
* Join a fun and inclusive, global team of professionals.
* Enjoy a varied & challenging role.
* ASX listed leading asset management partner.
* A supportive work environment where innovation is inspired, and new ideas are encouraged.
* Opportunities for personal and professional development and career growth.
* Be part of a global company who is committed to all things related to health, safety and the environment.
Moving forward together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success.
Please note that our recruitment process includes standard background checks, which may involve a pre-employment medical assessment. In certain cases, candidates may also be required to provide a valid police clearance certificate. These steps help ensure we maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
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