Mechanical Fitter – AMPOL Turnaround at UGL Limited

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Fitting, Coded Welding, Column Entry, Heat Exchanger Maintenance, Valve Servicing, Hydrotesting, Pipework Preparation, Risk Assessment, Confined Space Entry, Isolation Procedures, Work At Height, Hot Work Controls, Reading Mechanical Work Packs, Industrial Maintenance, Safety Compliance, Housekeeping

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

· 3 Month Shutdown - Brisbane based LAHA & Flights Provided · Play a key role in one of Australia’s largest refinery shutdown · Join a high performing UGL turnaround team Be an integral part of the AMPOL Refinery Turnaround from August – September 2026. Strengthen your mechanical trade capability across shutdowns, heavy industrial maintenance, and complex high risk work environments. Contribute to the reliability and performance of a major national energy asset while working with experienced mechanical teams. UGL UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across multiple sectors including oil & gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications. Our teams operate in dynamic, technically demanding, fast paced settings where safety and quality are paramount. About the Role We are seeking skilled and safety focused Mechanical Fitters for the upcoming AMPOL Refinery Turnaround. You will work directly with Supervisors, Leading Hands and UGL/Ampol leadership to perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, and shutdown activities. The turnaround runs from August – September 2026, working a 6 days on / 1 day off roster Night shift on 50%25 of scope. This role is hands on and critical to the successful delivery of mechanical work scopes across the site. What We Offer • Travel Reimbursement for DIDO • LAHA – Accommodation provided plus LAHA allowance. • 6/1 roster for the shutdown duration with Nightshift on 1 unit • Opportunity to perform high value coded welding at one of Australia’s last operational refineries. • Strong, supportive safety-first culture • Access to UGL learning and development programs. • Employee benefits, rewards, and long-term career pathway Key Responsibilities • Carry out mechanical shutdown and maintenance activities including: – Column entry, inspection, and maintenance – Floating head heat exchangers – Fin Fan heat exchangers – Valve servicing, repair, replacement. – Pipework, fittings, and line preparation – Hydrotesting setup and execution • Read, understand, and execute against mechanical work packs. • Ensure all work is completed safely in accordance with Permit to Work, isolation and confined space entry processes. • Conduct pre-task risk assessments, hazard identification, and JSA participation. • Work effectively within mechanical work groups to meet scope, schedule, and quality targets. • Support QA requirements, record keeping and the completion of punch lists. • Communicate progress, issues, and delays to your Supervisor in a timely manner. • Maintain high standards of housekeeping, tooling care, and safe work practices. About You • Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter. • Experience in oil refining, gas/chemical processing, power generation, or heavy industrial shutdowns. • Proven capability working with columns, heat exchangers, valves, hydrotesting and general refinery mechanical equipment. • Strong understanding of high-risk work controls including isolation, confined space, W@H and hot work. • Able to follow detailed instructions, mechanical plans and shutdown work packages. • Safety-first mindset with strong attention to detail. • Physically capable, reliable and proactive in demanding shutdown environments. • Confident working as part of diverse mechanical teams. About UGL As part of the CIMIC Group, UGL values inclusion and diversity of background, experience and thought. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse candidates, people with disabilities and mature aged workers. How to Apply If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please click Apply and follow the prompts. We will contact shortlisted applicants. Screening processes may include reference checks, work rights verification, national police checks, and preemployment medicals including drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, and shutdown activities including column entry and valve servicing at the AMPOL Refinery. Ensure all work is executed safely according to permits, isolation processes, and quality targets.