About us
Join a nimble and growing energy company playing a key role in Australia’s domestic gas supply and energy transition. As our Instrument, Electrical and Controls Engineer, you’ll have the rare opportunity to make critical decisions, shape system performance, and work hands-on across a broad portfolio of upstream gas assets.
OGT Energy is a new organisation with deep experience in the provision of conventional gas. Our vision is to provide a dependable gas supply assisting energy reliability while exploring innovative uses of our gas fields and infrastructure in support of the energy transition. Our assets have a long-term future supporting a reliable gas supply for the Australian domestic market and Queensland’s energy transition.
With fields located in the Surat region and supported by a Head Office in Brisbane, OGT Energy prides itself on its agility and nimbleness to navigate a changing energy landscape. Our success depends on the success of our people, who are empowered to have a voice, make decisions and be multiskilled across different roles.
The opportunity
Reporting to the GM – Engineering & Projects and supported by an experienced on-site E+I Technician team, you’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle performance and compliance of instrumentation, electrical, control and communication systems.
From project design and brownfield modifications to asset performance and reliability initiatives, this is a true all-rounder role where your expertise will directly influence operational integrity and business growth.
You will provide technical oversight and ensure operational integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement in all instrument, electrical, control and communications systems within the company assets across their lifecycle. You will also support asset performance, safety, and environmental stewardship across the business’s oil and gas assets.
This role is based in OGT Energy’s Brisbane CBD office, and regular field travel to our operational sites will be an essential part of the role.
Key responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight of electrical, control, instrumentation and communication systems
- Lead system troubleshooting, compliance and reliability improvement initiatives
- Design and implement brownfield modifications in line with safety and functional standards
- Act as Technical Authority for discipline-specific decisions and MoC reviews
- Support SCADA, Fire & Gas, SIS, and automation system upgrades and implementation
- Collaborate across engineering, projects, and site operations
- Manage third-party vendors and contribute to CAPEX/OPEX planning
About you
You’re a hands-on engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys end-to-end ownership of your discipline. You combine technical excellence with strong communication and collaboration skills, and you bring:
Personal values:
- You deliver on your promises and take responsibility for your actions
- You act with honesty, respect and integrity in all that you do
- You are open to new ideas and committed to continuous improvement
- Safety is central to everything that you do
- You are adaptable, proactive and collaborative in a dynamic team environment
Key skills and knowledge:
Essential
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation or Control Engineering (or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in the oil and gas or major hazard facility industry.
- Chartered Professional Engineer and/or RPEQ registration (or eligible to obtain).
- Proven experience with Process Control Systems, Safety Instrumented Systems, Fire and Gas systems, and SCADA.
- Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs and system integration (e.g. Allen Bradley, DeltaV, Citect).
- Experience with hazardous area instrumentation and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence stakeholders across operations, maintenance, and engineering.
Desirable
- Familiarity with pneumatic control systems.
- Familiarity with telecommunications system.
- Experience with telemetry, gas metering, and gas chromatograph systems.
- Hands-on experience in brownfield project delivery, including commissioning and closeout.
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration
- Strong learning and innovation culture
- Interesting and technically challenging work
- Highly supportive and reliable team
APPLY NOW
If you are looking for a role where you can bring your expertise to a role where you’re trusted, valued, and empowered to lead, then please click the ‘Apply’ button and submit a short cover letter and your CV / résumé.
You can also contact us at hr@ogtenergy.com.au for further information about this opportunity.
