Gas Network Field Lead – Emergency & Maintenance

Downer; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enterprise Agreement conditions

Training & development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Team Leader, based in Cairns, to join our Origin Public & Embedded Networks Contract team. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll lead a small field crew delivering essential gas network maintenance, emergency response, asset repairs, meter works, and reinstatement activities across Queensland.

You’ll plan daily activities, direct team members and subcontractors, maintain safe work practices, and ensure all works meet safety, quality and customer service

Qualifications

• Certificate II or III in Gas Operations (or equivalent).
• Gas industry trade qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in gas maintenance, mains/services, emergency response or utility field operations.
• Experience leading or supervising small crews in field environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a field crew to deliver gas network works safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, leak investigations, meter works, and reinstatement activities.
• Plan daily work and allocate tasks to team members and subcontractors.
• Ensure BYDA reviews, asset location, excavation control and safety compliance.
• Coaching and developing team; manage customer and stakeholder interactions.
• Participate in standby and after-hours emergency rosters.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety management

Gas industry experience

Customer service

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Plan & organise work

Education

Certificate II in Gas Operations

Gas industry trade qualification

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced Team Leader, based in Cairns, to join our Origin Public & Embedded Networks Contract team. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll lead a small field crew delivering essential gas network maintenance, emergency response, asset repairs, meter works, and reinstatement activities across Queensland.

You’ll plan daily activities, direct team members and subcontractors, maintain safe work practices, and ensure all works meet safety, quality and customer service