Pipeline Operator

Who We Are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia.

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced Pipeline Operator with a mechanical background to support the operation and maintenance of gas facilities and pipelines. Based primarily at our Longford compressor station, this role also involves working across various sites along the pipeline network.

As a key member of our maintenance team, you’ll contribute to the operation, upkeep, and optimisation of state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring the safe and reliable performance of the pipeline and easement.

Key Responsibilities include

• Responding to incidents and emergencies
• Operation and maintenance of high-pressure natural gas equipment
• Assist the team across all trade disciplines
• Maintenance of valves and other mechanical equipment
• Patrol and maintenance of the pipeline right of way
• Liaison work with landholders and public authorities
• A wide variety of pipeline duties including mechanical work, documentation and records maintenance
• Inter/intra state travel required at times

About You

The successful candidate will have a Mechanical trade qualification (desirable) with proven experience working as a member of an Operations and Maintenance team in the gas transmission or gas processing industry.

You will also bring the following skills and experience with you:

• Demonstrated Mechanical Fitter experience
• High pressure gas experience
• Centrifugal compressor operation and maintenance
• Personal computing skills utilising Microsoft Office systems

Why you should work for us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.

Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace, flexible work arrangements, various leave benefits, career development pathways, a wellbeing program, and more.

We also champion equal opportunity employment with commitments to gender equity and First Nations representation. We welcome applications from people of all culturally diverse group, all ages, differing abilities, the LGBTIQ+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and those with multiple or intersecting identities.

We believe Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.