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City:  Roma
State:  QLD

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

About Us

 

Senex is world-class supplier of reliable and secure energy – committed to delivering essential energy for life.

 

The energy we proudly provide is essential to our modern lives and for the thriving communities we serve.

 

We’re a critical energy provider to Australia’s manufacturing industry, supporting thousands of workers who make essential goods – from bricks to plasterboard to glass bottles.

 

Senex is proud to play our part in the global energy transformation, delivering essential energy for the journey to a cleaner energy future.

 

Our Head Office is in Brisbane, and we also have offices close to our producing assets in Roma and Wandoan, Queensland.

 

Our Culture

 

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered to genuinely make a difference.

 

Our roles are broad with diverse accountabilities which provides for interesting and challenging work as well as great opportunities for professional and personal development.

 

We offer a high-performance work environment where employees are encouraged to continuously improve the way we do things in the pursuit of fit for purpose practices and solutions that are efficient, effective and sustainable.

 

We value integrity and collaboration and are committed to strong delivery and performance for our teammates, our customers, and the communities in which we operate.

 

The Opportunity 

 

The Electrical & Instrument Technician is responsible for the safe maintenance and repair of electrical and instrumentation equipment within the Surat Operations group. 
 

The purpose of the role is to:

 

  • Ensure that all works comply with Senex Energy HSE Policies and Procedures
  • Be familiar with hazardous area electrical standards and practices
  • Maintain, service and repair field electrical and instrumentation equipment including: generators, VSD’s, RTU’s, drive heads, transmitters, radios, pumps, metering devices, office & workshop electrical equipment, etc
  • Have active involvement and participation with commissioning and start up of new equipment
  • Develop and maintain professional relationship and communication interfaces with the projects team
  • Liaise with the  Brisbane based IE&C Engineer to provide field support for associated activities

 


The key responsibilities of the position include:

 

  • Applying Workplace Health and Safety standards to all business activity and adhere to relevant policies
  • Complying with all Senex Energy policies and government regulations including but not limited to WHSE, aboriginal heritage and land ownership legislation, HR/ER/IR, Finance
  • Attend and contribute to pre start job meetings (ice breakers) 
  • Attend Senex site Toolbox Meetings
  • Attend and contribute to contractor Toolbox Meetings as required
  • Ensure compliance with Senex weed hygiene requirements
  • Assist with the development and implementation of SOP’s and JHA’s
  • Maintain well site availability at agreed levels
  • Assist with the development and implementation of preventative maintenance systems
  • Ensure that SOP’s are adhered to and that field JHA’s are properly developed as required
  • Supervise and coordinate Operation’s E&I Contractor general site activities
  • Ensure that HAZOBs and incident reports are compiled and submitted as required
  • Assist with incident investigation as required
  • Conduct site safety interventions as required

 

The incumbent will require the following qualifications and experience:

 

  • 5 + years of experience in upstream Oil and Gas Project operations
  • Demonstrated gas operations experience
  • Trade Certificate in the related field is required
  • Training and competency in Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas is required 
  • Mobile Equipment Licence is highly desirable
  • Permit to Work training
  • Four Wheel Drive driver certification
  • First Aid & CPR certification
     

This position is offered as a rotational role working 15 on 13 off. Local applications encouraged;  however DIDO (maximum 4 hours) and FIFO are also available. We have 2 x positions available, one is situated close to Roma, and the other is closer to Wandoan. 

 

What’s in it for you? 

 

  • Attractive, market competitive remuneration package
  • An inclusive team of industry experts who promote collaboration and innovation
  • Celebrated success stories with ‘Living the Senex Values’ Awards
  • A range of health and wellness benefits
  • A learning platform housing over 100,000 resources
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave 

 

Applications

 

All applications should include a cover letter which addresses your suitability for the position, along with a current resume. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia in order to be considered for this position. 

 

Applications Close: 11.30pm, Wednesday 12th March 2025

 

At Senex our people have opportunities to learn and grow, along with a range of great employee benefits. We encourage and promote diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. 

To find out more about our company and discover some of the other reasons why you should apply for this role, visit our corporate website at: www.senexenergy.com.au
 

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