Fuel Operator

UGL; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL is seeking a hands-on operator to manage aviation and fuel installations at our Defence fuel network site in Australia’s Northern Territory. Full-time hours include morning, afternoon, and night shifts with loading differentials.

The role offers structured training; prior defence or fuel industry experience isn’t required as you’ll be fully trained. You will operate tanks, pipelines and pumps via SCADA and manual systems, ensuring fuel quality and compliance while leveraging technology like

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence (HR or HC desirable but not essential)
• Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check
• Comfort with technology and SCADA/automation systems

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and manage aviation and/or ground fuel installations in line with compliance requirements.
• Monitor and maintain fuel quality through regular sampling and testing.
• Ensure fuel quality, compliance, volume, and availability using systems like JFIMS and SCADA; ideal for someone comfortable with technology.

Job description

Opportunity

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this role offers stability and growth, placing you at the centre of operations at our fuel installation site. With a structured training and development program, prior experience in defence or the fuel industry isn’t required; you’ll be fully trained.

The role requires you to operate tanks, pipelines and pumps to transfer fuel to a desired point. This is done via SCADA and manual systems.

Hours

• Day: 6-7am to 2-3pm


• Afternoon: 1-9pm or 3-11pm (20% loading on ordinary hours)


• Night: 11pm-7am (30% loading on ordinary hours)

Duties Include

• Safely operate and manage aviation and/or ground fuel installations in line with compliance requirements.


• Monitor and maintain fuel quality through regular sampling and testing.


• Ensure fuel quality, compliance, volume, and availability using systems like JFIMS and SCADA; ideal for someone comfortable with technology.

Requires

• A valid driver’s licence (HR or HC desirable but not essential at entry).


• Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check.

About Us

As the major Defence Fuel Network Managing Contractor, UGL has firmly established itself as Australia’s leading Defence services provider. With extensive expertise in reviewing, maintaining, and remediating critical assets and infrastructure, we deliver on our nation’s sovereign capability through world-class, integrated asset management, operations and maintenance - supporting and strengthening the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) national security across the country.

What We Offer

When you join UGL, you’ll work alongside some of Australia’s leading experts, contributing to major projects from start to finish. This gives you real opportunities to grow quickly, explore your interests, and shape a career that suits your goals and lifestyle.

We offer a wide range of career paths across different industries and roles, with plenty of opportunities to learn, progress, and take on new challenges. Many of our leaders have grown within the company, showing our strong focus on developing and promoting our people.

At every stage of your career, you’ll have the chance to learn from experienced professionals, build your skills, and create your own path forward with the support of the business.

You will enjoy great staff benefits including:

• Paid parental leave – primary and non-primary carers.


• Household expenses discounts including energy, internet, phone.


• Health and well-being including discounts on health insurance, gym, psychology and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).


• Holiday – discounts on accommodation, car hire, flights.


• Retail discounts – technology, beauty, crafts, household appliances.


• Grocery discounts – major supermarkets and online shops.

More information on our culture and benefits is available at Job search | UGL careers.

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

Discipline

Trades & Services

Primary Location

Australia-Northern Territory

Work Type

Full-time