Hot Works Supervisors – AMPOL Lytton Refinery Shutdown
- Supervise and coordinate hot work activities in a refinery environment.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and permit-to-work systems.
- Lead daily safety meetings and risk assessments.
- Based in Brisbane - Flights , Accommodation & LAHA Provided
- Deliver high-quality piping, welding, and mechanical works
- Be part of UGL’s high performing turnaround team for September
About the role
We are seeking experienced and safety-driven Hot Work Supervisors to join the AMPOL Lytton Refinery Shutdown
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing hot work activities (welding, cutting, grinding) in a live refinery environment, ensuring all work is executed safely, in compliance with strict permit-to-work (PTW) systems and hazard controls.
Shutdown duration: September 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate hot work in hazardous refinery environments
- Manage and enforce Permit to Work (PTW) systems, including:
- Hot Work Permits
- Confined Space Entry
- Isolation and LOTO processes
- Verify field conditions including:
- Gas testing (LEL, O₂, H₂S, CO)
- Atmospheric safety and ignition risk
- Ensure compliance with:
- JSA/JHA and SWMS requirements
- Refinery procedures and safety standards
- Lead daily toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety interventions
- Provide visible leadership and confidently stop work if unsafe conditions arise
- Coordinate across operations, maintenance, and contractor teams during SIMOPS
About You
- Proven experience as a Hot Work Supervisor in high-risk industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of:
- Major Hazard Facility (MHF) risks
- Hazardous area controls and ignition risk management
- Advanced capability in:
- Permit-to-work systems (PTW)
- Gas testing and atmospheric monitoring
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Lead teams under pressure in shutdown environments
- Enforce safety standards and challenge unsafe behaviours
- Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders
Previous experience in a refinery shutdown environment or oil & gas shutdowns is highly desirable
Mandatory Requirements
- Trade qualification (or equivalent industry experience)
- Construction White Card
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space Entry
Highly Regarded
- Refinery / petrochemical / oil & gas shutdown experience
- Permit Issuer / Permit Authority training
- Breathing Apparatus competency
- Fire Watch / industrial firefighting training
- Strong understanding of isolations (LOTO, blind/spade, DBB)
- Advanced confined space and shutdown coordination experience
- Exposure to SIMOPS and hazardous area classifications (Zone 0/1/2)
- Gas Test Atmospheres certification
What we offer
- Work on a flagship refinery shutdown project
- Exposure to complex, high-profile operations
- Strong safety culture and experienced leadership team
- Opportunities for ongoing work and career development with UGL
About UGL
As part of the CIMIC Group, we embrace diversity of thought, background, and experience. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse candidates, and mature-aged workers.
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