Mechanical Hotworks Planner

Wood is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Hotworks Planner to join the Wood team at the Ampol Refinery based in Lytton, Brisbane. This role offers you an opportunity to progress and thrive by working collectively and making an active contribution to the team.

We will only consider applications from Australian citizens or those holding the required permit/VISA to work for this region.

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The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Hotworks Planner with strong understanding or background in hotwork processing and maintenance.

You will support the Lead Planner with the ongoing development and implementation of various planning and quality processes, whilst assuming responsibility for scoping, estimating, planning & scheduling all mechanical piping work in a designated process area of the Ampol Oil Refinery.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

At Wood, we're not just about maintaining infrastructure—we're about transforming industries. We've been embedded in the Lytton Refinery for over a decade, working closely with Ampol to deliver top-tier maintenance and operational excellence.

With ongoing growth and expansion, we're looking for one more exceptional leader to strengthen our team and drive success into the future.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects – critical energy infrastructure that powers Australia

Flexible working arrangements – balance work and life with ease

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion – we welcome talent from all backgrounds.

Competitive renumeration package – get rewarded for your skills and expertise

Culture of Innovation and Collaboration – work with industry leading experts in a high-performance environment

• Monitor CMMS (SAP) daily to review notifications and ensure timely creation of accurate work orders
• Conduct comprehensive site inspections to develop clear, detailed scopes of work for maintenance and project activities
• Prepare workpacks, outlining required tasks, materials, vendor details, Work Instructions, and supporting documentation
• Ensure work orders are ready for execution, including reserving materials, assigning resources, and attaching relevant documentation and services
• Manage stocked materials and procurement activities—identify part numbers, reserve stock, and coordinate sourcing of non-stock items

• Actively contribute to weekly planning and scheduling meetings, with the capability to lead/chair sessions when required.

• Relevant Trade Qualification or diploma in Mechanical Engineering

• Strong CMMS knowledge and demonstrated experience (SAP)
• Demonstrated experience within a similar industry or related industry workplace
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Planner with piping and structural background, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today

Wood encourages Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Apply now to this great opportunity

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.