Job Description
Pipe Fitter – AMPOL Turnaround
Join one of Australia’s largest refinery shutdown projects
Deliver high-quality piping, welding, and mechanical works
Be part of UGL’s high performing turnaround team.
Why this role
• Play a key trade role in the safe execution of the AMPOL Refinery Turnaround (Mid-July– September 2026).
• Strengthen your piping, welding, and shutdown experience across a major national energy asset.
• Work in a fast paced, highly skilled team delivering critical maintenance and upgrade scopes.
UGL
UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil & gas, energy, renewables, resources, defence, telecommunications, and water. We deliver high quality work in technically demanding and fastmoving shutdown environments.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Pipe Fitters for the upcoming AMPOL Refinery Turnaround. Working alongside Supervisors, Welders, Boilermakers and UGL/Ampol leadership, you will carry out piping installation, repairs, and shutdown maintenance activities to support safe and timely execution.
The turnaround runs from Mid-July– September 2026, working a 6 days on / 1 day off roster Night shift on 50% of scope.
This is a hands-on role requiring competency across pipe fabrication, fitting, mechanical shutdown work, and high-risk refinery conditions.
What We Offer
• Travel Reimbursement for DIDO
• LAHA – Accommodation provided plus LAHA allowance.
• 6/1 roster for the shutdown duration with Nightshift on 1 unit
• Opportunity to perform high value coded welding at one of Australia’s last operational refineries
• Strong, supportive safety-first culture
• Access to UGL learning and development programs
• Employee benefits, rewards, and long-term career pathway
Key Responsibilities
• Perform all aspects of piping shutdown work including:
– Pipe fitting, fabrication and installation.
– Collaboration with coded welders for joint preparation and alignment
– Valve installation, replacement, and line reinstatement.
– Hydrotesting setup, execution, and documentation
– Flange management, gasket replacement, and torquing activities.
• Read and interpret piping isometrics, drawings, and piping work packs.
• Assist with high-risk tasks in oil refining and gas/chemical plant environments.
• Ensure strict compliance with Permit to Work and isolation processes.
• Conduct hazard identification, prestart checks, and JSA participation.
• Work cooperatively within mechanical and piping teams to meet schedule, scope, and quality targets.
• Liaise with NDE/NDT teams for joint inspections, weld testing and pressure testing outcomes.
• Maintain tools, housekeeping, and safe work standards at all times.
About You
• Trade qualified Pipe Fitter or Boilermaker with strong piping focus.
• Experience in oil refining, gas/chemical, or heavy industrial shutdowns and maintenance.
• Competent in pipe fitting, preparing welds, hydrotesting, valves, lines, and mechanical reinstatement.
• Understanding of welding processes and NDE/NDT requirements.
• Strong knowledge of high-risk work controls including confined space, isolation, hot work, and W@H.
• Safety-first mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Physically capable, reliable, and effective under shutdown pressures.
• Able to work collaboratively within diverse piping and mechanical teams.
About UGL
As a member of the CIMIC Group, UGL values diversity, inclusion, and different perspectives. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse candidates, people with disabilities and mature aged workers.
How to Apply
If this opportunity suits your experience, please click Apply and follow the prompts. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Screening processes may include reference checks, work rights verification, national police checks and preemployment medicals including drug and alcohol testing.