Job Description

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- Based in Brisbane - Flights , Accommodation & LAHA Provided
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- Deliver high-quality piping, welding, and mechanical works
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- Be part of UGL's high performing turnaround team for September
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- Based in Brisbane - Flights , Accommodation & LAHA Provided
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- Deliver high-quality piping, welding, and mechanical works
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- Be part of UGL's high performing turnaround team for September
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About The Role

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We are seeking experienced and safety-driven Hot Work Supervisors to join the AMPOL Lytton Refinery Shutdown

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This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing hot work activities (welding, cutting, grinding) in a live refinery environment, ensuring all work is executed safely, in compliance with strict permit-to-work (PTW) systems and hazard controls.

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Shutdown duration: September 2026

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Key Responsibilities

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- Supervise and coordinate hot work in hazardous refinery environments
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- Manage and enforce Permit to Work (PTW) systems, including:n n
- Hot Work Permits
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- Confined Space Entry
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- Isolation and LOTO processes
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- Verify field conditions including:n

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- Gas testing (LEL, O2, H2S, CO)
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- Atmospheric safety and ignition risk
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- Ensure compliance with:n

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- JSA/JHA and SWMS requirements
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- Refinery procedures and safety standards
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- Lead daily toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety interventions
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- Provide visible leadership and confidently stop work if unsafe conditions arise
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- Coordinate across operations, maintenance, and contractor teams during SIMOPS
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About You

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- Proven experience as a Hot Work Supervisor in high-risk industrial environments
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- Strong knowledge of:n n
- Major Hazard Facility (MHF) risks
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- Hazardous area controls and ignition risk management
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- Advanced capability in:n

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- Permit-to-work systems (PTW)




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- Gas testing and atmospheric monitoring
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- Demonstrated ability to:n

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- Lead teams under pressure in shutdown environments
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- Enforce safety standards and challenge unsafe behaviours
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- Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders
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Previous experience in a refinery shutdown setting or oil & gas shutdowns is highly desirable

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Mandatory Requirements

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- Trade qualification (or equivalent industry experience)
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- Construction White Card
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- Working at Heights
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- Confined Space Entry
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Highly Regarded

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- Refinery / petrochemical / oil & gas shutdown experience
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- Permit Issuer / Permit Authority training
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- Breathing Apparatus competency
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- Fire Watch / industrial firefighting training
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- Strong understanding of isolations (LOTO, blind/spade, DBB)
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- Advanced confined space and shutdown coordination experience
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- Exposure to SIMOPS and hazardous area classifications (Zone 0/1/2)
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- Gas Test Atmospheres certification
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What We Offer

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- Work on a flagship refinery shutdown project
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- Exposure to complex, high-profile operations
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- Strong safety culture and experienced leadership team
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- Opportunities for ongoing work and career development with UGL
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About UGL

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As part of the CIMIC Group, we embrace diversity of thought, background, and experience. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse candidates, and mature-aged workers.

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Please note: Pre-employment checks may include reference checks, right-to-work verification, national criminal history check, and medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

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Discipline

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Supervisory

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Primary Location

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Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs

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Work Type

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Casual

📌 Hot Works Supervisors - AMPOL Lytton Refinery Shutdown (Queensland)
🏢 UGL
📍 Queensland