Pipeline Operator Technician - E&I

Zinfra PTY Ltd.; Launceston; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional 9-day fortnight

Purchased annual leave options

Novated leasing, EV subscriptions and

Job summary

Zinfra Pty Ltd. is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join the Gas Transmission team in Youngtown, Tasmania.

This hands-on field role supports operation and maintenance of the Tasmanian Gas Pipeline, ensuring safe, reliable energy delivery across communities. You will perform calibration, fault finding and maintenance on instrumentation, electrical systems and pipeline facilities, participates in commissioning, emergency response, and on-call rosters, offering

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation & Control.
• Current Electrical Licence, Driver's Licence and White Card.
• Experience maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems.
• Background in utilities, gas, energy, industrial or process plant environments.
• Sound knowledge of permit systems, hazardous areas and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and fault-finding on pipeline facilities, compressor stations, instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Inspect, test and calibrate critical equipment to ensure safe and reliable gas transmission operations.
• Support pipeline patrols, facility inspections, cathodic protection activities and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Participate in projects, shutdowns, facility upgrades and commissioning activities across gas transmission assets.
• Contribute to emergency response activities, maintain accurate records and provide after-hours support through an on-call roster.

Skills

Field work

Electrical & Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Safety focus

Education

Cert III Electrotechnology Electrician

Cert III/IV Instrumentation & Control

Tools

Electrical licence

White Card

Driver's Licence

Job description

Who We Are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia's energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering an annual portfolio of more than $1.2 billion, our work helps keep energy flowing safely and reliably to communities across Australia while supporting the nation's energy transition.

With a workforce of more than 2,800 people, we deliver complex infrastructure, asset management and field services across Australia's east coast. Our people draw on deep industry experience, an unwavering commitment to safety, and practical innovation to deliver the right outcomes for our clients and communities.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our Gas Transmission team based in Youngtown, Tasmania.

This is a hands-on field role supporting the operation and maintenance of the Tasmanian Gas Pipeline, associated facilities, the buried pipeline and ROW. You'll play a key role in ensuring critical gas infrastructure operates safely, reliably and efficiently, while helping keep energy flowing to homes, businesses and communities across Tasmania.

Working across a diverse range of facility locations, you'll perform maintenance, fault finding, calibration, inspection and repair activities on instrumentation, electrical systems and pipeline facilities. You'll also contribute to construction, commissioning and improvement projects, support emergency response activities and participate in an on-call roster.

The role offers a unique mix of technical challenge, autonomy and variety, with opportunities to work across major gas transmission assets while developing specialist skills in the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities include

• Carry out maintenance and fault-finding on pipeline facilities, compressor stations, instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Inspect, test and calibrate critical equipment to ensure safe and reliable gas transmission operations.
• Support pipeline patrols, facility inspections, cathodic protection activities and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Participate in projects, shutdowns, facility upgrades and commissioning activities across gas transmission assets.
• Contribute to emergency response activities, maintain accurate records and provide after-hours support through an on-call roster.

About You

You're a safety-focused E&I professional who enjoys hands-on field work, solving technical problems and working across critical infrastructure assets. You'll bring:

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation & Control.
• Current Electrical Licence, Driver's Licence and White Card.
• Experience maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems.
• Background in utilities, gas, energy, industrial or process plant environments.
• Sound knowledge of permit systems, hazardous areas and safe work practices.
• A proactive team player with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety.

Why Work With Us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people's lives across Australia every day. We are proud to keep communities connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future. We are a certified family-friendly workplace and offer a range of benefits that support our people at work and outside it. We know Zinfra is a great place to belong - but don't just take our word for it. Hear directly from our people about what it's like to build a career, make an impact and be part of the team at Zinfra.

• Optional 9-day fortnight, where applicable
• Purchased annual leave options
• Novated leasing, EV subscriptions and vehicle discounts

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, because broader perspectives strengthen our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We welcome applications from everyone, including First Nations peoples, veterans, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Recruitment Process

During the recruitment process, you will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, including a pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.