Maintenance Representive – Instrumentation and Electrical …, Queensland

The Company Resourceful Recruitment has partnered with a leading entity within the Oil & Gas sector committed to pioneering advancements in energy solutions. Based in Brisbane, they are currently seeking an experienced I&E; Maintenance Lead to support the commissioning, start-up, and early operation of new process units on a major capital project. About the Role Reporting to the Completions and Commissioning Manager, the I&E; Lead is responsible for leading I&E; technicians to safely support the commissioning, start-up, and early operation of new gas treatment and amine units. The role ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of maintenance and troubleshooting activities across all I&E; systems, supporting reliable operation and a smooth transition to steady-state maintenance. Key Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and mitigate I&E; commissioning-related hazards including electrical isolation, arc‑flash risk, and hazardous area compliance.
- Ensure I&E; systems – instrumentation, analysers, MCCs, control valves, PLC/DCS/SIS systems, and field devices – are reliable and ready for continuous operation.
- Provide hands‑on I&E; troubleshooting during start‑up, including fault‑finding on control loops, field devices, communication networks, and power distribution.
- Support control system tuning, loop optimisation, instrument configuration, and validation of cause‑and‑effect and functional safety systems.
- Work closely with Operations to support the transition from project delivery to steady‑state maintenance, ensuring asset data, maintenance strategies, and documentation are aligned.
- Support vendor engagement for commissioning activities and coordinate specialist I&E; support.
- Lead a small team of I&E; technicians, reinforcing safety, quality, and accountability across all tasks. About You
- Electrical Licence and Instrumentation Trade Certification (essential)
- Proven experience as an I&E; technician or lead within a Maintenance team in a heavy industrial environment
- Experience with preventative, corrective, and major maintenance of complex I&E; equipment
- CMMS knowledge with demonstrated experience in SAP
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings and vendor manuals
- Strong understanding of instrument calibration, loop tuning, and control logic
- Ability to apply creative thinking and problem‑solving within a multi‑disciplinary operational support team
- Desirable: Major Hazard Facility experience, T&I; start‑up experience, HV functional switching, gas chromatograph maintenance, control system troubleshooting, hazardous‑area electrical equipment What’s in it for You?
- 6‑month rolling contract with a major operator supporting start‑up and early operation of new process units
- Onsite role in Brisbane, working alongside Engineering, Commissioning, and Operations teams
- Opportunity to contribute to a critical industry and make a tangible impact
- Competitive day rate #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ronaf