27th July, **** 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 solid rates and accommodation support for candidates travelling from interstate.
Rates: $*****/hr (day shift) $*****/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 environments 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, apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.
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📌 Pipe Fitter (New South Wales)
🏢 Engineering Trades Australia
📍 New South Wales