Mechanical Technician – Upstream Asset Maintenance

Shell; Queensland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote/mobile working

Paid parental leave

Training and development programs

Job summary

Shell Australia is seeking an experienced maintenance professional to lead safe, high‑quality mechanical maintenance across QGC Upstream assets, including pipelines, wellsites, and processing facilities. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and continuous improvement in planned and corrective work.

You will routinely use CMMS for planning, inspections, and documentation. The successful candidate will have a Certificate III Mechanical Trade, First Aid CPR, and substantial heavy industry

Qualifications

• Certificate III Mechanical Trade or higher and First Aid (CPR) certification.
• Significant maintenance experience in heavy industry, ideally oil & gas or petrochemical.
• Proven experience with gas-driven compression equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and close PM/CM work orders using CMMS (Maximo).
• Inspect, diagnose, service, and rebuild mechanical equipment (PSVs, engines, compressors, pumps).
• Perform laser shaft alignment and flange management; apply vibration analysis and health monitoring.
• Support turnaround, PTW, and safe isolation practices; document work logs.

Skills

Gas-driven compression equipment

HYTORC and RAD guns

Swagelok tube bending

Laser alignment

Risk mitigation

Communication skills

Working in remote locations

Education

Certificate III Mechanical Trade

First Aid CPR

Tools

Maximo CMMS

PTW systems

Job description

Shell Australia is seeking an experienced maintenance professional to lead safe, high‑quality mechanical maintenance across QGC Upstream assets, including pipelines, wellsites, and processing facilities. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and continuous improvement in planned and corrective work.

You will routinely use CMMS for planning, inspections, and documentation. The successful candidate will have a Certificate III Mechanical Trade, First Aid CPR, and substantial heavy industry