Gas Operations Field Technician – Outdoor Maintenance

Downer; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Development

Gas qualifications

Career progression

Safe work culture

Job summary

Downer is hiring a Team Member to join the Energy & Utilities team in Cairns. This full-time role focuses on outdoor work, operating specialised equipment and supporting essential gas network maintenance and emergency response across Queensland.

You will work with experienced leaders to deliver maintenance, construction and repair tasks, while ensuring safety and high-quality service to communities. A White Card and willingness to undertake industry training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in utilities, civil construction, gas operations, plumbing, maintenance or similar field-based industries.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• White Card and ability to work in field-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with maintenance, repair, excavation, reinstatement and meter works across gas network assets.
• Operating and maintaining vehicles, plant, tools and specialised equipment.
• Supporting emergency response and make-safe activities when required.
• Setting up traffic management and maintaining safe work sites.
• Reading plans, maps and work instructions to support field operations.
• Completing job records, timesheets, photographs and close-out documentation accurately.
• Providing professional customer service when interacting with customers, property owners and stakeholders.

Skills

Safety-focused

Team player

Communication

Customer service

Reading plans

Education

Certificate II in Gas Operations

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Plant equipment

Job description

Downer is hiring a Team Member to join the Energy & Utilities team in Cairns. This full-time role focuses on outdoor work, operating specialised equipment and supporting essential gas network maintenance and emergency response across Queensland.

You will work with experienced leaders to deliver maintenance, construction and repair tasks, while ensuring safety and high-quality service to communities. A White Card and willingness to undertake industry training are preferred.