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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.
Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment
To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
Job Summary
Exciting opportunity to join the ConocoPhillips Australia Team as Instrument, Control and Telecom Specialist.Position Overview
About Us
ConocoPhillips’ Australian headquarters are located 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 also operates the Australia Pacific LNG liquefied natural gas facility near Gladstone. We are also an exploration company, with ongoing exploration occurring in the Bowen and Surat Basin in Central Queensland and new exploration in the Otway Basin along the southern coast of Australia to identify natural gas reserves for supply to Australian customers.
About the Role
As a member of the ConocoPhillips (COP) Australia Pacific LNG Downstream (DS) Maintenance & Reliability team, this position contributes to the development of a learning organization which embraces a commitment to operational excellence through continuous improvement while achieving zero injuries or incidents and compliance to our standards and processes.
Reporting to the M&R Supervisor - Reliability, the Instrument, Control and Telecom Specialist will provide advanced skills and support on Instrumentation, Controls and Telecommunication systems whilst also delivering maintenance strategy development, troubleshooting and problem analysis and Defect Elimination (DE) investigations.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Support Production Operations and Maintenance teams with troubleshooting Instrument, Control & Telecommunications equipment. Provide technical clarifications and assist with risk ranking of maintenance notifications.
Coach and mentor Maintenance and Production Operations teams on Instrument, Control, and Telecommunications aspects of their work.
Review SIS & SCE critical function test results and develop action plans as required.
Actively participate in the Maintenance Change Request process (for ongoing M&R program refinement) and the Maintenance Deferment Process (to improve maintenance execution compliance).
Audit maintenance and preservation of Instrumentation, Controls, and Telecommunications equipment and spare parts.
Monitor and maintain costs associated with the Instrumentation, Controls, and Telecommunications M&R Program as part of the overall APLNG M&R budget.
Review and risk assess PM deferrals related to Instrumentation, Controls, and Telecommunications equipment.
Take ownership of Instrumentation, Controls, and Telecommunications equipment-related HAZID/IRMS items, vulnerabilities, and unease.
Support the Defect Elimination process and facilitate Root Cause Analysis for Instrumentation, Controls, and Telecommunications systems and equipment.
Contribute to the Management of Change process.
Provide input to the scoping of Instrumentation, Controls, and Telecommunications equipment maintenance.
Supervise short-term contract personnel when on-site performing work.
Cultural alignment with ConocoPhillips’ SPIRIT Values
10+ years’ experience with industrial instrumentation and control equipment in oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy industry
Electrical Trade Qualification with Queensland Electrical Mechanic License
Strong maintenance and fault-finding skills across:
Instrumentation (control valves, actuators, pressure/flow/temperature monitoring, vibration monitoring, fire & gas systems)
Telecommunications (radio comms, PAGA, external comms, CCTV, access control/intruder detection)
Solid understanding of PLC, DCS, and SIS plant control systems
EEHA installation & maintenance competency with 5+ years practical experience
SAP or similar CMMS experience
Knowledge of Queensland Electrical Safety Act, regulations, and codes
Experience with permit-to-work systems, administration, and authority
Tertiary qualifications in Electrical or Instrumentation & Control Engineering (Associate Degree level) an advantage
Experience managing contractor companies and employees
Preferred: team supervision, auditing qualifications, defect elimination, and root cause analysis
What We Offer
An inclusive environment of belonging where we respect one another and where our success reflects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas and perspectives of our employees.
A unique culture of SPIRIT – Safety, People, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation, Teamwork
A learning organisation that encourages, supports, and celebrates innovative ideas
Continuous technical and professional development training
Competitive remuneration, superannuation, benefits and performance-based incentives
Private health insurance, generous Employee Share Plan, annual health and wellness subsidy
Above industry paid parental leave
Support for all applicants
ConocoPhillips Australia encourages and welcomes applications from all members of the community. If we can make adjustments in our recruitment process to ensure we can get to know you in the best way possible, feel free to let us know so we can accommodate you.
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Jan 24, 2026Sponsorship:
ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the country where this job is located is NOT available for this position.EEO:
ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer.