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A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia’s evolving energy and convenience needs. We’re a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we’ve been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.  

Our plans for the future support Australia’s energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions.  Through our acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience. 

At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.  

We have an exciting opportunity for a Hydrocarbon Facility Technician to join our Commercial & Industrial team based in Mackay, Queensland. In this role, you will support a major mining client by maintaining their fuel and lubricants facility at a remote mining site located approximately two hours’ drive from Mackay.

The role:

• Based in Mackay, QLD, with regular travel to our client’s remote mining site
• Full-time permanent position
• Work pattern:
  • Travel to site on Monday
  • Work onsite Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Return to Mackay on Friday
• While onsite, you’ll stay at the mining camp, with all accommodation and meals provided
• A company Ford Ranger Ute is supplied for work travel and can also be used for personal use on weekends

Key Responsibilities

As a Hydrocarbon Facility Technician, you will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and inspection of fuel and lubricant assets, including:

• Cleaning and maintaining lubricant tanks
• Maintaining fuel assets, including hoses, pumps and associated equipment
• Maintaining maintenance bays
• Conducting daily inspections of fuel, lubricant and grease tanks
• Reviewing and actioning work orders on a daily basis
• Carrying out general maintenance tasks as required by the client
• Build robust and trusted relationships with onsite customers.

What’s in It for You?

• Permanent, stable employment
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
• Fully maintained company vehicle with personal use
• Camp accommodation and meals provided while onsite
• Opportunity to work with a major mining client in a critical operational role

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Trade qualification as a Technician or Fitter (e.g. Mechanical, Hydraulic or similar) – highly desirable
• Strong commitment to HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment) and continuous improvement
• Experience in general asset maintenance, ideally including fuel storage tanks and ancillary equipment
• A dependable, detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• The ability to work autonomously, prioritise tasks effectively and take accountability for outcomes

About Viva Energy 

Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that’s how we get the best outcomes. 

Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.  

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

At Viva Energy Australia, we believe flexibility is the new normal. We are open to flexibility options including hybrid, part-time, job-share and flexibility in start and finish times. We are happy to explore what this could look like for you during the recruitment process. 

Please note: This role is being sourced through VIVA Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

Please note: Only candidates holding full working rights for employment in Australia will be considered.