Electrical & Instrumentation Quality Advisor

Who We Are

We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects.

For over 50 years, we’ve been energizing our clients across the world with unrivalled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life-cycle – offshore and on land.

We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions. Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline and subsea, process, and valves – all designed to help our clients optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions.  This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Quality Advisor to support maintenance, shutdown, inspection and project activities within a major refinery environment.

Reporting to the Site Management Team, this role is responsible for providing quality assurance and quality control oversight across a broad range of E&I activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved procedures, engineering standards, client requirements and Australian Standards.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical professional with a strong quality mindset to influence quality outcomes, drive continuous improvement and support the successful delivery of critical refinery maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) support for E&I maintenance, shutdown, inspection and project activities.
• Verify E&I work is executed in accordance with approved procedures, work packs, engineering standards, specifications and client work instructions.
• Conduct field inspections, audits and quality surveillance activities throughout the execution of work.
• Review and monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Inspection Test Records (ITRs), check sheets and quality documentation.
• Raise, coordinate and track Technical Queries (TQs) with engineering teams to resolve technical issues prior to work execution.
• Investigate quality incidents, non-conformances and repeat failures, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Support supervisors and trades personnel in meeting quality requirements and maintaining compliance with refinery procedures and Australian Standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, auditing programs and the ongoing development of quality systems and procedures.
• Facilitate quality meetings, lessons learned workshops and continuous improvement forums across multiple stakeholders.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Perform walkdowns and field inspections of scheduled maintenance, inspection and installation activities.
• Verify quality records, inspection reports, test results and progressive sign-offs are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review work packs before release to the field and identify documentation deficiencies, missing quality requirements or inspection hold points.
• Work closely with E&I Supervisors to coordinate planned work and identify required quality control activities for each scope.
• Trend and analyse quality incidents, NCRs and repeat failures to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a positive quality culture through coaching, mentoring, field leadership interactions and proactive engagement with work crews.
• Monitor compliance with refinery standards, specifications and client requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Electrical Trade Qualification and current Electrical Licence or Engineering Degree.
• Experience within oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, mining, power generation or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control principles within maintenance and shutdown environments.
• Experience reviewing work packs, ITPs, ITRs, test documentation and inspection records.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards and engineering specifications relating to electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Strong investigation, problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, engineers, planners, trades personnel and client representatives.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate IV in Quality Auditing or Quality Management.
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience working within a refinery or petrochemical facility.
• Previous experience supporting major shutdowns and turnaround events.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

Why Join Us?

• Work on one of Australia's leading refinery sites.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunity to influence quality performance across critical maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Ongoing career development and training opportunities.

• Be part of delivering critical services to major industrial clients across the Gladstone region.

Why EnerMech?

When you join EnerMech, you're joining a company that values expertise, encourages innovation, and supports its people. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that’s focused on delivering results – safely, efficiently, and with integrity.

Ready to energize your career? Apply now and be part of something bigger.

EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.