Pipeline Technician

About the role

Verbrec, an ASX-listed engineering, operations and asset management company with over 600 team members across Australia and New Zealand, is looking for a full-time permanent Pipeline Technician for its team in Victoria. The role reports to the National Operations Manager and involves safely and efficiently executing field services works for operated pipelines and external clients, under the support of an engineering team in Brisbane.

Key responsibilities

• Emergency welding and response
• Repair, leak testing, depth of cover surveys, cathodic protection surveys and non-destructive testing
• Pipeline pigging, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning
• Pipeline and facility construction and integrity inspections
• Work to the highest standards of safety, environment, community and stakeholder requirements
• Meet agreed quality, operability, schedule and cost targets
• Comply strictly with relevant statutory and regulatory guidelines

Required profile

• Certificate III in process plant operations or CP 1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (NACE)
• An equivalent trade certificate; mechanical fitter or plumbing highly regarded
• Experience in the gas industry, especially pipeline inspection and maintenance, highly regarded
• Experience working in remote areas and ability to work unsupervised
• Good written and oral communication, including with landowners and occupiers

Required skills

• Safety-first approach
• High level of mechanical aptitude and willingness to develop a wide range of skills
• Sound computer skills

What we offer

• Flexible and dynamic team environment supported by experienced leaders
• Discounted lifestyle perks including gyms and health insurance
• A career pathway with technical and people-focused development options