Field Electrician

Ventia; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Uniforms provided

Long-term contracts

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a qualified Field Electrician for a FIFO role on Barrow Island, WA. The on-site roster is 15 days on / 13 days off, with accommodation and meals provided.

You will maintain and repair electrical systems, plan work from orders, and liaise with the Electrical Superintendent and field crews to keep operations safe and efficient. We require a trade-qualified electrician with oil and gas experience, PLC knowledge, and strong fault-finding abilities; EEHA certification is desirable

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified electrician with oil and gas exposure, ideally on drilling or workover rigs.
• Able to work independently or in a crew and apply electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems to keep operations safe and efficient.
• Plan work based on scheduled orders and coordinate with supervisors.
• Troubleshoot faults and perform fault-finding under pressure.
• Collaborate with field crews to ensure smooth on-site operations.

Skills

PLC systems knowledge

Fault-finding

Electrical safety knowledge

Work solo / team

Education

Trade-qualified Electrician

EEHA Certificate (Hazardous Areas)

Job description

About the Role

Ventia is looking for a qualified Field Electrician to join our trades team. This is a dynamic FIFO role where you’ll be on site for two weeks. Maintaining and repairing electrical systems to keep operations safe and efficient. You’ll plan your work based on scheduled work orders and collaborate with the Electrical Superintendent, Maintenance Manager, and field crews to ensure everything runs smoothly.

What We Offer

• FIFO Roster: 15 days on / 13 days off for a balanced lifestyle
• Location: Barrow Island, This isn’t your everyday site. It’s a remote island with world-class projects and views you won’t forget
• Comprehensive Benefits: Accommodation, uniforms, and meals provided.
• Long-Term Contracts: Job stability with opportunities for career growth.
• Training Rate: Paid hourly for all training sessions
• Career Booster: Having Barrow Island on your resume signals adaptability, resilience and experience in one of the most exclusive environments in Australia

About You

Trade-qualified Electrician with experience in oil and gas, ideally on drilling or workover rigs.

Competent to work solo and in a team environment and the ability to make decisions following applicable standards and electrical safety knowledge

Strong knowledge of PLC systems and control, plus related software (desirable)

Soft starter/ VSD and power generation experience is desirable

Three phase motors and control systems

Post-trade electrical experience in heavy industrial environments with good general electrical knowledge in relevant areas

Skilled at fault-finding and troubleshooting under pressure

Point of hire: Perth, WA

Competent in using computer systems for maintenance tracking and reporting

Valid Open Manual Driver’s Licence (or higher)

Hazardous Area’s: Certificate IV in Electrical Equipment in Hazardous areas (EEHA)

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.