Field Electrician

Ventia; Westbrook; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Even-Time Roster

Day Rate

On-site Support

Contract stability

Paid training

Point of Hire Toowoomba

Work across multiple Workover rigs

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Field Electrician to support Workover operations across our roaming rig fleet in Queensland. You will perform preventative maintenance, assist with breakdowns and troubleshoot rig electrical equipment while travelling between rigs and collaborating with supervisors and maintenance teams.

The role offers exposure to oil & gas environments, an even-time roster, and long-term contract stability with onsite accommodation, meals and uniforms provided.

Qualifications

• Current Electrical Trade Qualification.
• Oil & gas experience advantageous.
• Experience with PLC systems, fault-finding and maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills under pressure.
• Ability to use computer systems for reporting and maintenance tracking.
• Valid Open Manual Driver’s Licence.
• Commitment to working safely in a high-risk environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventative and scheduled maintenance on electrical systems.
• Assisting with breakdowns and supporting critical repairs.
• Troubleshooting and fault-finding on rig electrical equipment.
• Travelling between Workover rigs to provide electrical support as required.
• Working closely with supervisors, rig crews and maintenance teams.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance procedures.
• Contributing to a high-performing team environment.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

Industrial experience

PLC systems

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Driver's licence

Safety mindset

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

Job description

Field Electrician – Workover | Even-Time Roster | Toowoomba Point of Hire

Great opportunity for Industrial Electricians to step into Oil & Gas. Ventia is seeking a qualified Electrician to join our Workover operations in a roaming position supporting multiple rigs.

Rather than being allocated to one rig, you’ll work across our Workover fleet as operational requirements change, giving you exposure to different rigs, crews and equipment while developing specialised skills. You’ll also benefit from an even-time roster that supports genuine work-life balance.

About The Role

As a Field Electrician supporting our Workover operations, you will play a key role in maintaining safe and reliable electrical operations across our rigs. Your work will include:

• Performing preventative and scheduled maintenance on electrical systems
• Assisting with breakdowns and supporting critical repairs
• Troubleshooting and fault-finding on rig electrical equipment
• Travelling between Workover rigs to provide electrical support as required
• Working closely with supervisors, rig crews and maintenance teams
• Ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance procedures
• Contributing to a high-performing team environment

What We Offer

• Even-Time Roster: 15 days on / 13 days off
• Competitive Day Rate: Attractive and consistent earnings
• Full On-Site Support: Accommodation, meals and uniforms provided
• Long-Term Contract Stability: With ongoing career development
• Paid Training: All training time compensated at an hourly rate
• Point of Hire: Toowoomba
• Variety: Work across multiple Workover rigs and crews

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A current Electrical Trade Qualification
• Industrial or heavy industry experience, with oil & gas experience advantageous
• Experience with PLC systems, fault-finding and maintenance
• Strong troubleshooting skills under pressure
• Ability to use computer systems for reporting and maintenance tracking
• A valid Open Manual Driver’s Licence
• A commitment to working safely in a high-risk environment

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 Māori and Pasifika 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.

Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.

The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act 1991.

Position Reference Number: 168146