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What this job is
A Gas or Petroleum Production Technician monitors and maintains equipment at onshore or offshore gas and petroleum extraction facilities. They perform routine inspections, troubleshoot operational issues, record production data, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations set by state regulators and the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA). The role involves shift work and direct responsibility for keeping production systems running safely and efficiently.
Pay
A$3,532 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Adapt energy distribution schedulescore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Process Improvement Identification
- Research and Analysis
- Stakeholder Communication