Fabric Maintenance Technician (Offshore Blaster/Painter)

UGL; Town Of Port Hedland; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in Western Australia is seeking experienced Fabric Maintenance Technicians (Offshore Blaster/Painters) for the FPSO Pyrenees unit. Applicants should possess the necessary certifications and offshore experience. This role offers a 3:3 roster along with paid travel from Perth. The company values safety, diversity, and innovation, providing attractive remuneration and benefits.

Benefits

Attractive group remuneration and benefits

Diverse opportunities for growth

Safety-focused culture

Qualifications

• Minimum IRATA Rope Access Level 1 with >500 hours or 6 months continuous work off ropes.
• BOSIET/CAEBS certification required.
• MSIC certificate necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work on the FPSO Pyrenees unit with a 3:3 roster.
• Perform offshore blasting and painting tasks.
• Ensure safety compliance during operations.

Skills

Offshore experience in power-tool cleaning

Abrasive blasting

Painting on decks

Confined space entry

Working at heights

Education

Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Job description

UGL have an opportunity for experienced Fabric Maintenance Technicians (Offshore Blaster / Painters) to join our team on the FPSO Pyrenees unit in the Pyrenees field.

The Pyrenees field is located in Permit WA-12-R, in the Exmouth Sub‑basin portion of the Carnarvon Basin approximately 45 km northwest of Exmouth, Western Australia.

The FPSO Pyrenees Venture is capable of processing 96,000 barrels of oil per day, combined gas lift/re‑injection capacity of 60 million cubic feet per day and having an oil storage capacity of approximately 850,000 barrels. The FPSO is installed in 200 m water depth.

About the role

• 3:3 roster
• 12‑hour days
• Paid travel from Perth to FPSO Pyrenees
• Perth point of hire

Mandatory requirements

• Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application (MSM30216 or MSA30309) OR Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Surface finishing) (MEM31922, MEM30319, or MEM30305)
• IRATA Rope Access Level 1 – minimum (>500 hrs) or held for 6 months with continuous work off ropes
• Offshore experience: power‑tool cleaning, abrasive blasting & painting on decks and off ropes
• BOSIET/CAEBS
• MSIC
• Industry Safety Induction course completion or >12 months in the last 2 years in the Australian Oil and Gas Industry – experienced worker declaration route
• Confined space entry
• Working at heights

Desirable requirements

• STOPAQ application (can be renewed if expired, as long as experience is there)
• HUMIDUR training (can be renewed if expired, as long as experience is there)
• AMPP certifications (formerly NACE)
• MSMSS00017 – use high‑pressure water jetting equipment (assistant operator)
• MSMSS00018 – operate a high‑pressure water jetting system (operator)

What we offer

• Diverse opportunities to back yourself, grow and achieve
• The chance to join one of the world’s leading international contractors
• Attractive group remuneration and benefits
• A culture that values diversity and innovation

What makes you right for UGL

• Genuine concern for safety
• Capacity to flourish in a high‑performance environment
• An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
• Understanding success and value are realized when everyone plays a part

About us

UGL is well‑known and respected for providing end‑to‑end engineering, construction and maintenance services within rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue‑chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature‑aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre‑employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

If you are confident you have the skills and knowledge to fulfil this role, then please apply now.

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