QMI Technician – Pluto LNG Facility

About the role

The QMI Technician maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots online analytical and quality measurement instrumentation at the Pluto LNG facility. It is a residential Karratha-based role on a 2 weeks on, 3 weeks off roster, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of critical process analyzers that support safe, efficient and environmentally compliant operations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on QMI systems such as gas chromatographs, moisture analyzers, oxygen analyzers and hydrocarbon detectors.
• Calibrate and validate analytical instruments in line with regulatory and operational standards.
• Support commissioning and integration of new QMI equipment into the plant's control systems (DCS/PLC).
• Diagnose and resolve faults in analytical systems to minimise downtime and protect data integrity.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, calibration certificates and compliance documentation.
• Work with engineering, operations and reliability teams to optimise analyzer performance.
• Take part in continuous improvement and reliability-centered maintenance programs, always following Woodside's safety, health and environmental policies.

Required profile

• Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation and Control or equivalent trade qualification.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and calibrating process analyzers in an LNG, petrochemical or oil and gas environment.
• Understanding of hazardous area equipment and relevant Australian standards (e.g. AS/NZS 60079).
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop diagrams and technical manuals.

Required skills

• Familiarity with DCS/PLC systems and fieldbus protocols such as HART and Modbus.
• Desirable: experience with ABB, Siemens, Yokogawa or Emerson analyzers, exposure to SAP or similar CMMS, and knowledge of environmental monitoring and emissions reporting systems.

What we offer

• Ongoing development through on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer, with superannuation maintained during unpaid leave for up to 24 months, plus secondary carer leave.
• A values-led, inclusive workplace with community volunteering opportunities.
• Relocation assistance if required and a competitive package with performance-based incentives.

Applications close on Friday 20 November 2026; Woodside accepts only direct applications, not those from recruitment agencies.