Instrumentation and Control Technician

Stanwell Corporation Limited; Tarong; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Weekly pay + super + annual incentive

Full income protection cover

Salary packaging options

Bus transport to site

On-site canteen services

Relocation packages available

Learning and development including LIn

Purchased and volunteer leave

Health and wellbeing initiatives (EAP,

Fitness Passport

Skin checks

flu vaccines

Bright Spark rewards platform

Exceptional safety culture

Job summary

Stanwell's Tarong Power Stations in Queensland is seeking a motivated Instrumentation and Control Technician to join the Electrical and I&C Maintenance Team. You will perform fault finding, calibration and routine maintenance on process instrumentation while supporting safety and reliability goals.

Dependent on your qualifications, this role can be offered as Level 1–3 Technician with opportunities for mentoring apprentices and contributing to efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• QLD Electrical Licence and Electrical Trade Certification required.
• Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control.
• Experience in a heavy industry environment.
• Willingness to participate in weekend call out roster for after-hours response.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of process instrumentation.
• Carry out complex fault finding and implement innovative solutions.
• Provide technical assistance to Electrical and Mechanical Teams and mentor Electrical/IC Apprentices.
• Monitor and evaluate plant performance to advise opportunities for improvement in availability, reliability and cost effectiveness.
• Complete assigned technical work in a safe and timely manner.

Skills

Fault finding

Instrumentation knowledge

Maintenance planning

Team mentoring

Education

QLD Electrical Licence

Electrical Trade Certification (Electrical Fitter/Mechanic)

Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

Job description

• Maintain and optimise complex instrumentation and control systems at Tarong
• Enjoy a permanent 4-day work week with strong pay and benefits
• Join a safety-focused and reliable Queensland-owned energy corporation
  

Benefits:

• Recognised as an Endorsed Employer for all Women by WORK180
• Weekly pay + 12.75% super + annual incentive
• Full income protection cover
• Salary packaging options
• 4-day work week - Monday to Thursday
• Bus transport to site from Kingaroy, Nanango & Yarraman
• On-site canteen services
• Relocation packages available for certain roles
• Access to learning and development (including LinkedIn learning)
• Purchased and volunteer leave options
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. EAP, Fitness Passport, skin checks, flu vaccines)
• Access to Bright Spark - our rewards, recognition and discounts platform
• Exceptional safety culture
• Plus, a whole lot more
  

About the role

This is a full-time opportunity located at Tarong Power Stations in the South Burnett region of Queensland.

The Instrumentation and Control Technician (I&C) role resides within the Electrical and I&C Maintenance Team and reports directly to the Instrument & Control Team Leader. The I&C Technician performs fault finding, investigations and analysis on technically complex plant, systems and processes.

Dependant on your qualifications, skills and experience, this role can be offered as a Level 1, 2 or 3 Technician.

Key activities include:

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of process instrumentation
• Carry out complex fault finding and implement innovative solutions
• Provide technical assistance to the Electrical and Mechanical Teams and mentor Electrical/I&C Apprentices
• Monitor and evaluate plant performance to advise opportunities for improvement in availability, reliability and cost effectiveness
• Complete assigned technical work in a safe and timely manner
  

About you

• QLD Electrical Licence
• Electrical Trade Certification (Electrical Fitter/Mechanic)
• Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
• Relevant experience in a heavy industry environment
• Willingness to participate in weekend call out roster for after-hours response
  

About Stanwell

As a Queensland Government owned corporation, Stanwell plays a vital role in powering homes, businesses and communities across the state. For more than 40 years, we've delivered reliable energy while investing in the renewable energy, storage and firming solutions that will help shape Queensland's energy future. Join a purpose-driven organisation where your work contributes to energising Queensland's prosperity.

About the location

Tarong Power Station is located near Kingaroy in the South Burnett, offering the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying the benefits of a relaxed country lifestyle.

The area offers:

• Affordable living, short commutes and more time to enjoy life outside work
• A welcoming community where you can put down roots
• Family-run wineries, nearby national parks and plenty to explore on your days off
• A relaxed regional lifestyle with local events and experiences, including the popular Kingaroy BaconFest
  

If you are looking for meaningful work, strong community connections and a lifestyle with a little more room to breathe, the South Burnett offers the chance to build a rewarding career while making the most of life outside work. Considering relocation? Find out more about the lifestyle here.

Applications close: 11:55pm, 4 November 2026

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing).

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. For further questions, please contact us at [e-mail].