Mechanical Technician

Shell; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shell is seeking Mechanical Technicians in Queensland to execute preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance on LNG-related mechanical systems. You will ensure safe, reliable operation by completing inspections, repairs and equipment handovers in line with procedures and work controls.

You will support shutdowns and major maintenance events, while keeping accurate records in CMMS and adhering to Control of Work requirements.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification.
• Experience in industrial mechanical maintenance (LNG/oil & gas favorable).
• Competence with permit-to-work systems, isolations, JHA/JSA and safe work practices.
• Experience with rotating equipment, valves, pumps, and pressure systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow Shell HSSE standards and Life Saving Rules.
• Perform preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair and test mechanical equipment to OEM specs.
• Record maintenance data in CMMS and ensure accurate handovers.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Maintenance experience

PTW/JHA experience

Rotating equipment

LNG facility knowledge

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Queensland, Australia Job Family Group: Maintenance, Reliability and Turnarounds Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: October 20, 2026 Business Unit: Integrated Gas Experience Level: Early Careers

What’s the role:

Mechanical Technicians execute preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance across QGC Midstream mechanical equipment and systems. The role supports safe, reliable and compliant operation of the LNG asset by completing high-quality maintenance, defect elimination, inspections, repairs, testing and equipment handovers in accordance with approved procedures, maintenance strategies and Control of Work requirements.

What you’ll be doing

Safety, Health, Security, Environment & Process Safety

Work safely in accordance with Shell HSSE expectations, Life Saving Rules, Control of Work, Permit to Work, isolation and job hazard analysis requirements. Demonstrate personal responsibility for safe work execution, intervention and stop-work authority. Maintain housekeeping, tooling, lifting equipment and worksite standards. Contribute to safe preparation and execution of shutdowns, campaigns and major maintenance events.

Mechanical Maintenance Execution

Execute preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems. Inspect, diagnose, repair, overhaul, test and return mechanical equipment to service in accordance with maintenance strategies, procedures and OEM requirements. Support maintenance of pumps, compressors, valves, piping, pressure equipment, rotating equipment, static equipment, lifting equipment and associated mechanical systems as applicable to the asset. Perform fault-finding and troubleshooting to minimise equipment downtime and improve reliability. Support SCE, statutory and regulatory maintenance tasks as directed.

Reliability, Quality and CMMS

Record as-found and as-left condition, failure information, work logs, materials usage and completion feedback in the CMMS. Identify defects, recurring failures and improvement opportunities and elevate through appropriate maintenance and reliability processes. Support defect elimination, bad actor reviews and continuous improvement activities. Ensure quality repairs and effective equipment handovers to Operations.

Teamwork and Capability

Work collaboratively with Operations, E& I, Engineering, Planning, Contractors and OEM representatives. Support apprentices, trainees and developing technicians through coaching and knowledge sharing. Maintain required QGC, site, trade and competency requirements. Role model inclusive behaviours and contribute to a respectful team culture.

What you bring

• Mechanical trade qualification.
• Experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, preferably in LNG, oil and gas, petrochemical, utilities, mining, heavy industry or process plant environments.
• Competence in mechanical planned maintenance, breakdown response, troubleshooting and quality repair execution.
• Experience with Permit to Work systems, isolations, JHA/JSA and safe systems of work.
• Ability to use CMMS systems to record maintenance history and work completion information.
• Preferred Experience with rotating equipment, pressure systems, valves, compressors, pumps, flange management, lifting/rigging, statutory/SCE maintenance or LNG export facility operations.
• - DISCLAIMER: Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Shell values diversity and offers: flexible work schedules, work and family programs, health and wellness programs, employee networks and mentoring, plus great training and development.

The successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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