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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