Water Pipeline Operator

ISS Facility Services (Australia); Blackwater; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform and PPE provided

Mental, financial and physical health

Ongoing training and growth

Job summary

ISS Facility Services (Australia) is seeking experienced industrial plumbers or boilermakers for maintenance and preventative water pipeline work at Blackwater, QLD. The role involves 10-hour days on a 9-day fortnight, with rosters Mon-Fri week 1 and Mon-Thu week 2. A focus on safety and quality is required in a remote environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining pipelines, inspecting for leaks, and performing routine checks. On-call once per month applies.

Qualifications

• Experience with pipeline maintenance and preventative maintenance regimes.
• Trade qualifications in Plumbing & Gas Fitting or Boilermaker recognised in Queensland.
• Unrestricted driver licence and construction safety card required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain pipelines and related equipment.
• Inspect for leaks, corrosion or damage along pipelines, pumps, and motors.
• Perform routine checks and preventative maintenance for safe operation.
• Operate valves, pumps, and associated equipment to control water flow.
• Respond to alarms promptly and isolate sections for repair.
• Keep accurate records of inspections, maintenance, and incidents.

Skills

Pipeline maintenance

Trade qualification Plumbing & gas

Boilermaker trade

Safety compliance

Unrestricted QLD Driver's Licence

Education

Boiler Maker Trade (Queensland)

Construction White Card

Police Clearance <12 months

Job description

The Opportunity:

We're seeking experienced industrial plumbers or boilermakers with a background in Maintenance and Preventative Water Pipeline works. You will bring a can-do attitude, teamwork, flexibility, and a strong commitment to safety and quality; Based in Blackwater, you will be working 10 hour days on a 9-day fortnight roster.

In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining our clients' assets, contributing to the smooth running of our operations. Working 10-hour days in a demanding, remote environment - means solid fitness and resilience is essential!

If you're driven, self-motivated, and ready for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

About the role:

Monitor and maintain pipelines

Inspect for leaks, corrosion, or damage along the pipeline route, pumps and motors.

Perform routine checks and preventative maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Operate valves, pumps, and associated equipment to control water flow.

Respond to alarms or issues promptly, including isolating sections for repair.

Keep accurate records of inspections, maintenance, and incidents.

Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Participate in an on-call roster once per month

What we are looking for:

• Current Trade Qualification in Plumbing and Gas Fitting OR Current Boiler Maker Trade (Queensland Trade Recognised)
• Demonstrated experience with Pipeline Maintenance
• Previous experience working in a facilities maintenance environment involving large volumes of assets and programmed servicing schedules.
• Current QLD Coal Board Medical
• Must be located in Blackwater and able to work a 9 day fortnight, Mon-Fri week 1 and Mon-Thu week 2
• Must have an unrestricted QLD Driver's Licence
• Must have a Construction White Card (CPCCOHS1001A - Work safely in the construction industry or CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry) - card must be issued after 2015 to be accepted
• Must have a Police Clearance less than 12 months old

What you will get in return:

• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Mental, financial and physical health support programs.
• Ongoing support and training with opportunities to grow at one of the world's largest Facility Management global companies.

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ISS is passionate about creating a culture that values inclusion and diversity, where all our people are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, people with disability, people from different cultural backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people.

We are an ethical employer, recognised by the industry for paying fairly and ensuring a safe working environment for all our staff. Read more about ISS in Australia and New Zealand on our website.

If you're ready to be part of a global team that values you, we'd love to hear from you!

Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
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