Installations and Maintenance Engineer

Supagas; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company Ute

Permanent, full-time role

Career progression

Technical development and training

Strong safety culture

Job summary

Supagas in Sydney is seeking a qualified engineer to lead installation and maintenance of LPG and industrial gas projects across NSW, ACT and QLD. You will manage a team of technicians, schedule maintenance, and ensure installations are completed safely, on time and in line with statutory requirements.

A tertiary degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering with 3–5 years’ experience in installations is required.

Qualifications

• Formal tertiary qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of installation/maintenance experience in LPG or industrial gases.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating fieldwork.
• Knowledge of safety standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and maintenance for LPG and industrial gas projects NSW/ACT/QLD.
• Manage technicians, schedule maintenance, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepare quotes and support sales teams with installation costs.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and safety procedures.
• Coordinate across branches and provide safety and technical guidance.
• Generate documentation: SWMS, JSA, PTW and ITPs; support training.

Skills

Strong communication

People management

Safety leadership

Decision making

Coordination

CMMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

MEX

Trackabout

Job description

About The Company

Supagas is a fast-growing national, leading supplier of cylinder gases such as LPG, Industrial Gases, Hospitality Gases and Helium. We are rapidly building a reputation for growth and success based on an exceptional 'YES WE CAN' customer service offering and quality products in the highly competitive market.

About The Role

Ensuring existing customer installations are operated and maintained in accordance with design specifications and good engineering practice at all times, provide support with offsite quotations for LPG & CO2 installations for sales team and compliance recommendations. Be responsible for managing a team of technicians, scheduling and conducting regular maintenance services on customer sites and Supagas sites. Ensure all new projects and installations are completed in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant statutory regulations and requirements. New installations are project managed and executed in a cost-effective manner.

Role & Responsibilities

• Customer and Branch Installations/Maintenance in NSW/ACT and QLD
• Estimate installation costs to facilitate quoting for customers by the sales team.
• Managing and scheduling works outside of business hours as required.
• Provide compliance support to the sales team and clients as required.
• Conduct weekly planning meetings and schedule work utilizing MEX.
• Make sure safety risk assessments, MOC and Design reviews are in place as required.
• Supervise and facilitate the Installation Fitters/Contractors to ensure timely installations work are done on time.
• Provide support to Branch managers with plants/equipment/tankers in aspects of maintenance, compliance, safety and reliability.
• Provide support to LPG sales team with competitive quotes, ensure processes for site assessment/preparation, installation, commissioning, training, and final handover are maintained in line with statutory requirements.
• Issue/prepare Safe Work Methods Statements (SWMS), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessment, Site Assessment, permit to work (PTW), Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures, Management of Change system, Ready for Start-up, Inspection & Test Plans (ITP's) and Site Access Plans
• Ensure operating manuals are available and training conducted for customers with new installations.
• Carry out all aspects of customer LPG and industrial gases maintenance & inspections are compliant with mandatory regulatory requirements (Australian Standards) and Supagas requirements
• Ensure all installations are documented using MEX and Trackabout and where applicable vessels are registered with the relevant state authorities.

About You

• Formal Tertiary qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering with prior 3-5 years similar experience in customer installations and maintenance within the LPG industry/Industrial Gas industry preferred
• Have experience in a similar role or proven experience in installation/Project/Maintenance experience.
• LPG or Industrial gas product knowledge and general understanding of gases, bulk installations.
• Has the capacity to take strong, decisive action in response to business performance issues prioritising safety.
• Strong Communication Skills, with the ability to positively influence others.
• People management skill and must have the drive to achieve and the ability to persuade and influence others.
• Knowledge on computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Displays a commitment to Safety management, compliance and achieving quality outcomes.
• Knowledge of Australian standards AS3788, AS1596, AS1894 highly regarded
• Current valid Australian driver's licence

Why Join Supagas?

• Fully maintained company Ute provided
• Permanent, full-time role in an essential services industry
• National organisation with career progression pathways
• Ongoing technical development and training
• Strong safety-first culture
• Ongoing career opportunities
• Access to a variety of employee initiatives and benefits across 1,700 brands, institutions, and companies - accessible to you and your immediate family.
• Employee Assistance Program - accessible to you and your immediate family.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.