Patch Personnel, APSCo’s Specialist Firm of the Year 2023 and winner of Best Agency – Mining, Resources & Energy 2022 & 2023.
 
We are has partnered with an Australian oil and gas operator to recruit a qualified Instrument & Electrical Engineer to support their upstream production assets.
 
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of your discipline across operations, brownfield projects, and improvement initiatives, working within a multidisciplinary team focused on asset performance, compliance, and reliability.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Provide discipline engineering support for instrumentation, electrical, and control systems across the asset lifecycle
• Drive improvement in reliability and operational performance through structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Manage engineering scope for brownfield upgrades and ensure modifications comply with internal standards and industry regulations
• Review and approve design deliverables, risk assessments, and site execution plans
• Support ongoing maintenance strategies and contribute to long-term planning for control systems and electrical infrastructure
• Collaborate closely with site teams, engineering leads, and third-party contractors
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with change management and verification processes

About You

You are an experienced, proactive engineer who enjoys a balanced mix of office and field-based work. You’re solutions-focused, comfortable engaging across teams, and committed to safe, high-quality outcomes.
You will bring:

• A recognised degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Systems Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an oil and gas, energy, or complex processing environment
• Sound knowledge of hazardous area compliance, instrumentation, and low/medium voltage systems
• Familiarity with process safety, system design, and automation upgrades
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Current or eligible CPEng / RPEQ (highly regarded)

For more information or to express interest confidentially, contact:
 
E: Sally.Alexander@patchpersonnel.com 
M: 0409 908 700
 
We look forward to hearing from you.
 
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