Plant Operator - All Rounder

Role Overview

Ertech is looking for highly experienced civil all-round operators to work on a civil infrastructure project at Barrow Island in Western Australia. The assignment follows a FIFO 2:2 roster, with 12-hour shifts and a full-time arrangement. The role offers competitive hourly pay plus penalty rates, and places strong emphasis on working safely every day.

About the Company

Ertech is an Australian, employee-owned engineering and construction group that delivers civil, electrical, and specialist infrastructure solutions across transport, resources, defence, and building sectors. The business has operated across Australia since 1981 and continues to invest in local capability and long-term client and community partnerships.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Civil Supervisor, you will support a range of civil construction tasks within an operating gas plant setting. The position suits operators with advanced skills on small mobile plant and substantial experience carrying out accurate excavation and construction work in tight areas near live infrastructure and underground services.

Key Work Areas

• Carry out precise excavation around existing underground and above-ground services and infrastructure
• Perform civil excavation activities
• Install underground services and complete related civil works
• Handle formwork and concreting tasks
• Complete backfilling and reinstatement work
• Undertake paving and finishing activities
• Operate a range of small and medium civil plant safely and efficiently
• Work in line with permit-to-work processes and strict site safety requirements

Essential Requirements

• Multiple trade tickets with National Competency Tickets, including combinations of excavator, loader, skid steer, roller, water cart, and tipper truck
• Strong background in civil earthworks
• Proven experience with detailed excavation around live services, existing infrastructure, and restricted work areas
• Prior work experience in an operating gas plant, oil and gas facility, mine site, or similar high-risk industrial environment
• Current White Card
• Permit to Work training and practical experience
• High regard for safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Full Australian working rights

Why Join Ertech

• Competitive pay package
• Family-friendly roster arrangements
• Strong pipeline of work with career progression and development prospects
• Discounted private health insurance
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Novated lease option
• Service recognition
• Employee referral program
• Employee assistance program for you and your family

Barrow Island Worksite

Barrow Island is located about 60 kilometres from the mainland and 139 kilometres west of the Port of Dampier. It is home to Chevron’s Gorgon operation and WA Oil operations, and it hosts Western Australia’s largest oil and gas field.

On-site accommodation is well equipped and includes meal services, gym facilities, fitness classes, sporting amenities, a football field, golf simulator, bike hire, two swimming pools, basketball and tennis courts, and a cricket pitch.

Ertech has supported Chevron’s Gorgon Project for more than 15 years, offering the opportunity to work within a skilled and safety-focused team in a distinctive environment.

Culture and Inclusion

Ertech promotes an inclusive workplace and aims to match the right people to the right roles. The company values engaged, empowered, and rewarded teams and offers a supportive environment where people can build experience with an industry leader that prioritises safety.

Applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, culturally diverse candidates, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ community members, and Australian Defence Force veterans. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement.

Application Notes

This opportunity is being managed directly by Ertech. Applications must be submitted through the company’s own recruitment process, and external recruitment agencies will not be accepted.