Pipe Fitter – AMPOL Turnaround

Join one of Australia’s largest refinery shutdown projects. Deliver high‑quality piping, welding, and mechanical works. Be part of UGL’s high performing turnaround team.

Why this role

- Play a key trade role in the safe execution of the AMPOL Refinery Turnaround (Mid‑July–September2026).
- Strengthen your piping, welding, and shutdown experience across a major national energy asset.
- Work in a rapid‑paced, highly skilled team delivering critical maintenance and upgrade scopes.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Pipe Fitters for the upcoming AMPOL Refinery Turnaround. Working alongside Supervisors, Welders, Boilermakers and UGL/Ampol leadership, you will carry out piping installation, repairs, and shutdown maintenance activities to support safe and timely execution.

The turnaround runs from Mid‑July–September2026, working a 6‑days‑on / 1‑day‑off roster, Night shift on 50% of scope. This is a hands‑on role requiring competency across pipe fabrication, fitting, mechanical shutdown work, and high‑risk refinery conditions.

What We Offer

- Travel Reimbursement for DIDO
- LAHA – Accommodation provided plus LAHA allowance
- 6/1 roster for shutdown duration with Night shift on 1 unit
- Opportunity to perform high‑value coded welding at one of Australia’s last operational refineries
- Strong, supportive safety‑first culture
- Access to UGL learning and development programs
- Employee benefits, rewards, and long‑term career pathway

Key Responsibilities

- Perform all aspects of piping shutdown work including:
1. Pipe fitting, fabrication and installation
2. Collaboration with coded welders for joint preparation and alignment
3. Valve installation, replacement, and line reinstatement
4. Hydrotesting setup, execution, and documentation
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Flange management, gasket replacement, and torquing activities

- Read and interpret piping isometrics, drawings, and piping work packs
- Assist with high‑risk tasks in oil refining and gas/chemical plant environments
- Ensure strict compliance with Permit to Work and isolation processes
- Conduct hazard identification, pre‑start checks, and JSA participation
- Work cooperatively within mechanical and piping teams to meet schedule, scope, and quality targets
- Liaise with NDE/NDT teams for joint inspections, weld testing and pressure testing outcomes
- Maintain tools, housekeeping, and safe work standards at all times

About You

- Trade qualified Pipe Fitter or Boilermaker with strong piping focus
- Experience in oil refining, gas/chemical, or heavy industrial shutdowns and maintenance
- Competent in pipe fitting, preparing welds, hydrotesting, valves, lines, and mechanical reinstatement
- Understanding of welding processes and NDE/NDT requirements
- Strong knowledge of high‑risk work controls including confined space, isolation, hot work, and
- Safety‑first mindset with excellent attention to detail
- Physically capable, reliable, and effective under shutdown pressures
- Able to work collaboratively within diverse piping and mechanical teams

About UGL

UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil & gas, energy, renewables, resources, defence, telecommunications, and water. We deliver high quality work in technically demanding and fastmoving shutdown environments.

As a member of the CIMIC Group, UGL values diversity, inclusion, and different perspectives.

We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse candidates, people with disabilities and mature aged workers.

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📌 Pipe Fitter – AMPOL Turnaround (Brisbane City)
🏢 Ugl Pty
📍 Brisbane City