Job Description

Pipe Fitter requirement for a 7-week shutdown project in QLD at a large oil and gas refinery in QLD

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27th July, 2026

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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.
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$62.25/hr (day shift)
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$74.40/hr (night shift)
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Key Duties:

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Fabricate, install, and remove process piping systems across the refinery shutdown scope
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Carry out flange management — breaking, inspecting, and reinstating flanged joints to spec, including bolt torque/tensioning
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Isolate, drain, and prepare pipework and vessels for maintenance, including oil tanks and associated piping
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Read and work from P&IDs;, isometric drawings, and engineering specifications
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Cut, thread, and fit pipe spools to tight tolerances in line with drawings
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Carry out pressure testing and leak testing following pipework reinstatement
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Complete permits, isolations, and job safety documentation prior to and during works
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Liaise with supervisors, planners, and other trades to keep the shutdown schedule on track
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Requirements:

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Trade qualification as a Pipe Fitter or Fitter/Turner with pipefitting experience
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Proven industrial shutdown experience — pipework, oil tanks, flange management essential
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Experience working in refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial settings highly regarded
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Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights tickets (or willingness to obtain)
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Sound understanding of isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems
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Pre-employment medical and criminal background check required
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Own transport/willingness to travel to Brisbane for the duration of the project
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Project Details:

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7-week shutdown project, 8-hour shifts
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Accommodation/LAHA ($65/day) and meal allowance provided once on site
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Candidates responsible for their own travel to Brisbane
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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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📌 Pipe Fitter New South Wales
🏢 Engineering Trades Australia
📍 New South Wales