Hazardous Area Electrician

Downer Group; Western Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster 18/10

Autonomous work environment

Diverse and challenging scopes

Modern fleet of vehicles

Supportive team

Remote operating environments

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Hazardous Areas Electrician to join the project team across Origin Energy nominated facilities in the Darling Downs gas fields. You will perform hazardous area installations, inspections, and electrical testing while working within a supportive field team and a robust safety culture.

The role offers an 18/10 FIFO roster, with two weekends home each month, modern fleet support, and opportunities to work in remote rural environments.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Electrician with a current QLD Electrical Licence and LVR CPR.
• Hazardous Area Certification (within 5 years), Construction Induction/White Card, Current GTA, and a valid Driver's Licence.
• HRW Licence with WP or LF is desirable but not compulsory.
• Strong heavy industrial background, with Oil & Gas experience.
• Understanding of SLD, P&ID & Schematic wiring diagrams and knowledge of AS3000 wiring standards, plus basic computer skills.
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing of yourself and colleagues.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete Hazardous area installations (VSDs, Pumps/Motors, Emergency and control circuits).
• Prepare HA inspection reports (FIC) and perform electrical testing of all apparatus and cabling.
• Cable trays and supports installation and general electrical fieldwork.
• Contribute to pre-start safety and permit processes with client representatives.

Skills

Electrical safety

Strong communication

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Return to site readiness

Problem solving

Read SLD/P&ID

Basic computer skills

Education

QLD Electrical Licence

LVR CPR

Hazardous Area Certification

White Card

GTA

Driver's Licence

HRW Licence with WP or LF

Tools

Toyota Hilux

Toyota Landcruiser

HR trucks

Franna cranes

Job description

Are you a Hazardous Areas Electrician looking to progress your career with an industry leader? This might be the position for you!!

WHAT WE OFFER

• 18/10 FIFO roster with two weekends home each month
• Autonomous work environment with strong supervisory support
• Diverse and challenging work scopes across the Darling Downs gas fields
• Modern fleet of vehicles and equipment
• Opportunity to work within a highly experienced and supportive team
• Exposure to unique remote and rural operating environments

Our Industrial & Energy business has an opportunity for a Hazardous Area Electrician to join our project team delivering SMP, E&I, and Civil services across Origin Energy nominated facilities, including well pads, gathering systems, and processing facilities throughout the Darling Downs gas fields. In this role, you will work as a part of the site team and complete Hazardous area installations (including but not limited to VSD,'s Pumps/Motors, Emergency and control circuits), HA inspection reports (FIC), Electrical testing of all apparatus and cabling, and cable trays/supports.

ABOUT YOU

• Trade qualified Electrician with a current QLD Electrical Licence and LVR CPR
• Hold a Hazardous Area Certification (within 5 years), Construction Induction/White Card, Current GTA, and a valid Driver's Licence
• HRW Licence with WP or LF (Desirable but not compulsory)
• Strong heavy industrial background, with previous Oil & Gas experience
• Understanding of SLD, P&ID & Schematic wiring diagrams and knowledge of AS3000 wiring standards, along with basic computer skills
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing of yourself and your colleagues
• Good communication skills, strong work ethic and be able to work well as part of a team

Role Overview

This project offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment where crews manage their own scope of work from start to finish, with support from their Area Supervisor as required. We operate on an 18 days on / 10 days off roster, with personnel flying to site on Monday (Day 1 of the roster) and returning home on Friday (the first day of R&R). This roster provides employees with the benefit of enjoying two weekends at home every month. Our operations are located throughout the remote gas fields of the Darling Downs region of Queensland, with a centralised Downer facility based in Chinchilla. From there, crews travel to their assigned gas fields each swing, experiencing the diverse rural landscapes of the Maranoa region and some of Australia's largest cattle grazing properties. Daily pre-start meetings are conducted at the Downer laydown yard within each field location, where work scopes are allocated and discussed before crews travel to site. Upon arrival, crews meet with the client representative and sign on to the required permits before commencing work. Once mobilised to the worksite, crews remain in the field for the duration of the shift to complete the assigned scope of work. Morning tea and lunch breaks are typically taken on site, with gazebos and camp chairs provided for comfort. Area Supervisors maintain regular contact with crews throughout the day while conducting inspections and support visits across multiple active work fronts. Team members are expected to work safely, think independently, solve problems effectively, and deliver high-quality outcomes that meet client expectations, project schedules, and budget requirements. Employees are provided with late-model Toyota Hilux or Toyota Landcruiser vehicles. These are supported by a fleet of HR trucks, Franna cranes, and other specialised equipment required to safely and efficiently execute the work.

ABOUT US

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets and networks across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical skills, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partnerships, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.