Industrial Services Technician - On-site Oil Gas Maintenance

Contract Resources; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Resources in Melbourne, VIC is seeking experienced Industrial Service Technicians to support our operations in a hands-on role across maintenance and industrial services. You will join a safety-focused team delivering critical services in a high-risk oil & gas environment, with emphasis on compliance, teamwork, and reliability.

Key requirements include a current HR Licence, experience in oil & gas or heavy industry, and the ability to work safely in live production settings.

Qualifications

• Current HR Driver’s Licence (essential).
• Experience in industrial services within oil & gas, refining, or heavy industry.
• High Pressure Water Jetting and/or Vacuum Truck operations experience (preferred).
• Mechanical Trade Assistant or similar hands-on experience (highly regarded).
• DG Drivers licence (highly regarded).
• Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights (current or willing to obtain).
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical trades with basic maintenance and equipment preparation.
• Perform high-pressure water jetting for routine cleaning of plant equipment, tanks, and pipelines.
• Operate vacuum trucks for removal of waste.
• Work safely in a live production environment while adhering to strict HSE procedures.
• Carry out scheduled industrial cleaning and maintenance across refinery units.
• Assist with plant housekeeping and maintaining operational areas to a high standard.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights in line with site requirements.
• Inspect, maintain, and clean tools and equipment after use.
• Respond to operational cleaning requirements as directed by supervisors.

Skills

HR Driver’s Licence

Industrial services experience

High Pressure Water Jetting

Vacuum Truck operations

Mechanical Trade Assistant

DG Drivers licence

Confined Space Entry

Working at Heights

Health, Safety, Environment practices

Physically demanding work

Full Australian working rights

Job description

Contract Resources in Melbourne, VIC is seeking experienced Industrial Service Technicians to support our operations in a hands-on role across maintenance and industrial services. You will join a safety-focused team delivering critical services in a high-risk oil & gas environment, with emphasis on compliance, teamwork, and reliability.

Key requirements include a current HR Licence, experience in oil & gas or heavy industry, and the ability to work safely in live production settings.