Hot Works Supervisors – AMPOL Lytton Refinery Shutdown at UGL Limited

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hot Work Supervision, Permit To Work (PTW), Gas Testing, Hazardous Area Controls, LOTO Processes, Risk Assessment, Confined Space Entry, SIMOPS Coordination, Atmospheric Monitoring, Safety Leadership, JSA/JHA/SWMS Compliance, Mechanical Works Supervision

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

Based in Brisbane - Flights , Accommodation & LAHA Provided Deliver high-quality piping, welding, and mechanical works Be part of UGL’s high performing turnaround team July - Sept About the role We are seeking experienced and safety-driven Hot Work Supervisors to join the AMPOL Lytton Refinery Shutdown This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing hot work activities (welding, cutting, grinding) in a live refinery environment, ensuring all work is executed safely, in compliance with strict permit-to-work (PTW) systems and hazard controls. Shutdown duration: Mid July to end of September 2026 Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate hot work in hazardous refinery environments Manage and enforce Permit to Work (PTW) systems, including: Hot Work Permits Confined Space Entry Isolation and LOTO processes Verify field conditions including: Gas testing (LEL, O₂, H₂S, CO) Atmospheric safety and ignition risk Ensure compliance with: JSA/JHA and SWMS requirements Refinery procedures and safety standards Lead daily toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety interventions Provide visible leadership and confidently stop work if unsafe conditions arise Coordinate across operations, maintenance, and contractor teams during SIMOPS About You Proven experience as a Hot Work Supervisor in high-risk industrial environments Strong knowledge of: Major Hazard Facility (MHF) risks Hazardous area controls and ignition risk management Advanced capability in: Permit-to-work systems (PTW) Gas testing and atmospheric monitoring Demonstrated ability to: Lead teams under pressure in shutdown environments Enforce safety standards and challenge unsafe behaviours Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders Previous experience in a refinery shutdown environment or oil & gas shutdowns is highly desirable Mandatory Requirements Trade qualification (or equivalent industry experience) Construction White Card Working at Heights Confined Space Entry Highly Regarded Refinery / petrochemical / oil & gas shutdown experience Permit Issuer / Permit Authority training Breathing Apparatus competency Fire Watch / industrial firefighting training Strong understanding of isolations (LOTO, blind/spade, DBB) Advanced confined space and shutdown coordination experience Exposure to SIMOPS and hazardous area classifications (Zone 0/1/2) Gas Test Atmospheres certification What we offer Work on a flagship refinery shutdown project Exposure to complex, high-profile operations Strong safety culture and experienced leadership team Opportunities for ongoing work and career development with UGL About UGL As part of the CIMIC Group, we embrace diversity of thought, background, and experience. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse candidates, and mature-aged workers. How to Apply If this role sounds like you, click Apply and follow the prompts. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note: Pre-employment checks may include reference checks, right-to-work verification, national criminal history check, and medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Responsibilities

Oversee hot work activities including welding, cutting, and grinding within a live refinery environment. Manage strict permit-to-work systems and ensure all safety protocols and hazard controls are rigorously enforced.