Mechanical Technician

Reference ID R184583 Updated 08/18/2025

Maintenance, Reliability and Turnarounds

Australia

Chinchilla

N/A

What's The Role

You will be responsible for the safe and effective maintenance execution for defined scopes on QGC Upstream Assets, including pipelines, wellsites, groundwater monitoring wells, Field compression Stations, Central Processing Plant, and Ponds. The role aims to deliver high-quality and efficient work to ensure safe operational readiness.

Core Accountabilities

• Valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment where differences are understood, embraced, and valued.
• Ensuring all HSSE risk assessments and operational processes are properly used.
• Adhering to our values, code of conduct, safety, and environmental standards.
• Applying standards rigorously and intervening when they are compromised.
• Coaching and mentoring apprentices and trainees.
• Working within the QGC HSSE & SP Framework.
• Demonstrating and applying the Shell QGC Upstream culture.

What You'll Be Doing

Responsible for the safe, high-quality mechanical maintenance across oil and gas assets, including planned and corrective activities with a focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities

• Using CMMS (e.g., Maximo) for planning, executing, and closing work orders with accurate records.
• Performing inspections, diagnostics, servicing, and rebuilds of equipment such as PSVs, hydraulic systems, gas engines, air compressors, and dehydration skids.
• Remedying issues via laser shaft alignment and flange management.
• Applying vibration analysis and condition monitoring.
• Supporting turnaround and shutdown events.
• Following Permit to Work and Safe Isolation practices.
• Documenting work logs and closing out work orders in CMMS.
• Maintaining Safety Critical and Integrity Critical Equipment.
• Supporting and covering for Leading Hand roles when required.

Leadership & Safety

• Exercising visible leadership and commitment to HSSE standards, Shell values, and code of conduct.
• Conducting HSSE risk assessments.
• Promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Coaching and mentoring team members and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

What You Bring

• Certificate III Mechanical Trade or higher; First Aid (CPR) certification.
• Significant maintenance experience in heavy industry, preferably oil & gas or petrochemical.
• Experience with gas-driven compression equipment.
• Familiarity with HYTORC, RAD guns, Swagelok fittings.
• Fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Laser alignment, flange management, risk mitigation skills.
• Experience with safety systems and permit systems.
• High Risk tickets, Heavy Rigid license, and Working at Heights training are desirable.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to reside in remote locations during work phases.

Roster & Work Conditions

• Back-to-back on a 15/13 roster, 11-hour days.

Effective leadership and teamwork skills are crucial, along with high work ethic, autonomy, and passion for performance improvement.

APPLICATION PERIOD WILL RUN UNTIL SEPT 2.

What We Offer

At Shell, you will work with talented, committed people on vital energy challenges, with opportunities for growth, skill development, and work-life balance, including flexible working options. Our benefits include competitive salaries, performance bonuses, parental leave, diversity initiatives, and career development programs.

We support flexible working arrangements; please specify your preferences in your application.

Shell aims to be a diverse and inclusive organization. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. If this role isn't the perfect fit now, consider joining our Talent Community for future opportunities.

Shell in Australia

Shell has operated in Australia since 1901, contributing to the nation's energy needs through natural gas production, LNG, and renewable energy investments. Our portfolio includes the Shell QGC in Queensland, Prelude LNG offshore, Gorgon, North West Shelf, and Arrow Energy, along with various renewable and low-carbon energy initiatives.

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