Instrumentation Electrician (INLEC) – Projects Brownfield Team

Location: Barrow Island – Gorgon LNG
Roster: 14 days on / 14 days off
Start Dates: Immediate Start (subject to mobilisation)
Contract Type: FIFO – Expressions of Interest

Ventia is seeking qualified and experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) trades personnel to support ongoing Brownfield modifications and new installation scopes for our Technical Projects team at the Gorgon LNG Facility on Barrow Island.

Role Overview

As an Instrumentation Electrician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electrical and instrumentation systems within a hazardous LNG processing environment. This field-based role involves hands-on technical work, supporting plant reliability through new installations, commissioning, fault diagnosis and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission E&I systems in hazardous areas in accordance with EEHA and relevant Australian Standards.

• Execute isolations and de-isolations for ELV/LV systems in line with site procedures.

• Conduct EEHA inspections and complete Inspection Test Records (ITRs).

• Perform leak testing (e.g., nitrogen and snoop tests) and function testing of instrumentation.

• Install and terminate instrument cables, impulse tubing, and electrical wiring.

• Gland and terminate cables for transmitters, actuators, and control panels.

• Install cable trays, brackets, and sunshades as required.

• Maintain accurate documentation using digital maintenance systems.

• Collaborate with operations and other trades to ensure safe and reliable plant performance.

• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and testing of electrical and instrumentation equipment.

• Diagnose and rectify faults in control systems, including PLCs, transmitters, valves, and field devices.

Work Environment

• Based at the remote Gorgon LNG Facility on Barrow Island.

• Work is physically demanding and conducted in a challenging environment.

• All personnel must meet fitness for work requirements as assessed by an Occupational Physician under Safer Together medical guidelines.

Candidate Requirements

• Recognised Australian Electrical Trade Qualification.

• Current WA Electrical Licence.

• EEHA (Hazardous Areas) Certification.

• CPR/LVR Certification (within 12 months).

• Construction White Card.

• Gas Test Atmosphere and Confined Space Entry (within 2 years).

• Working at Heights (within 2 years).

• Demonstrated experience in brownfield modifications and commissioning.

• Strong commitment to safety and compliance with Chevron and Ventia standards.

How to Apply

If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please submit your updated resume along with relevant certifications as soon as possible, and / or email: thomas.jeffery@ventia.com. We look forward to hearing from you.