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WHO WE ARE

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

JOB SUMMARY

Join the ConocoPhillips Australia Engineering Team in the position of Laboratory Technician.

POSITION OVERVIEW

ConocoPhillips’ Australian headquarters are based in Brisbane. Our focus is supplying Australian customers with natural gas and international customers with liquefied natural gas. We do this through our 47.5 percent interest in the Australia Pacific LNG joint venture, one of the largest producers of natural gas in eastern Australia. ConocoPhillips Australia operates the Australia Pacific LNG liquefied natural gas facility near Gladstone. In addition to production, we are an active exploration company, with ongoing exploration occurring in the Bowen and Surat Basin in Central Queensland and new exploration in the Otway Basin along Australia’s southern coastline, aimed at identifying new gas reserves for domestic supply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Located on Curtis Island and reporting to the Facility Senior Process Engineer, this role is responsible for providing technical support to the Laboratory Team by implementing a comprehensive sampling and chemical analysis program. While the Laboratory Technician formally reports to the Senior Facility Process Engineer, day-to-day direction is provided by the Laboratory Specialist, who oversees and manages the APLNG Laboratory.
The successful candidate will ensure laboratory systems and instrumentation remain operational and will apply expert troubleshooting skills when necessary.

Key responsibilities include:

• Sampling and Analysis: Perform in-depth sampling and analysis of APLNG downstream process streams (including gas, amine and wastewater), and communicate analytical results to key stakeholders.
• Laboratory Operations: Conduct calibration, maintenance, and general upkeep of laboratory equipment and facilities. Implement analytical procedures using advanced instrumentation (e.g., GC, MP-AES, UV-Vis, IC).
• Team Collaboration and Support: Collaborate effectively within a small team, operate independently with minimal supervision, assist in team training, and provide after-hours support as required.
• External Coordination and LIMS: Coordinate external laboratory testing services and act as the primary contact for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Procedure Management: Review and update laboratory procedures to support ongoing improvement and compliance.

You will also bring to the role:

• Strong alignment with ConocoPhillips’ SPIRIT Values
• Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hydrocarbon analysis laboratory
• Experience working in industrial environments
• Proficiency in water sample collection and analysis
• Hands-on experience with Gas Chromatographs
• Familiarity with LIMS and Microsoft Office applications
• Flexibility with work hour