Pipe Fitter requirement for a 7-week shutdown project in QLD at a large oil and gas refinery in QLD 27th July, 2026 We're recruiting Pipe Fitters for a 7-week shutdown project at a major oil and gas refinery in Brisbane. This is a large scope of work with a well-established industrial services contractor, offering robust rates and accommodation support for candidates travelling from interstate.

Rates
$62.25/hr (day shift) - $74.40/hr (night shift) Key Duties:
Fabricate, install, and remove process piping systems across the refinery shutdown scope - Carry out flange management — breaking, inspecting, and reinstating flanged joints to spec, including bolt torque/tensioning - Isolate, drain, and prepare pipework and vessels for maintenance, including oil tanks and associated piping - Read and work from P&IDs;, isometric drawings, and engineering specifications - Cut, thread, and fit pipe spools to tight tolerances in line with drawings - Carry out pressure testing and leak testing following pipework reinstatement - Complete permits, isolations,



and job safety documentation prior to and during works - Liaise with supervisors, planners, and other trades to keep the shutdown schedule on track Requirements:
Trade qualification as a Pipe Fitter or Fitter/Turner with pipefitting experience - Proven industrial shutdown experience — pipework, oil tanks, flange management essential - Experience working in refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial settings highly regarded - Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights tickets (or willingness to obtain) - Sound understanding of isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems - Pre-employment medical and criminal background check required - Own transport/willingness to travel to Brisbane for the duration of the project Project Details:
7-week shutdown project, 8-hour shifts - Accommodation/LAHA ($65/day) and meal allowance provided once on site - Candidates responsible for their own travel to Brisbane If you've got refinery or industrial shutdown experience and are ready for a solid 7-week run of work in Brisbane,

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