Field Electrician – Drilling Rig | Even-Time 2 weeks on 2 weeks off FIFO Roster| Toowoomba Point of Hire
Great Opportunity for Industrial Electricians to Step into Oil & Gas. Ventia is seeking a qualified Electrician to join our team supporting and working on one of our drilling rigs. Enjoy the stability of working on a single rig, building strong working relationships, and developing specialised skills all while benefiting from an even-time FIFO roster that supports true work-life balance.
About the Role
As the Rig Electrician, you will play a key role in maintaining safe and reliable electrical operations on a drilling rig. Your work will include:
- Performing preventative and scheduled maintenance on electrical systems
- Assisting with breakdowns and supporting critical repairs
- Troubleshooting and fault-finding on rig electrical equipment
- Working closely with supervisors, rig crews, and maintenance teams
- Ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance procedures
- Contributing to a high-performing team environment
What We Offer
- Even-Time FIFO Roster: 15 days on / 13 days off
- Competitive Day Rate: Attractive and consistent earnings
- Full On-Site Support: Accommodation, meals, and uniforms provided
- Long-Term Contract Stability with ongoing career development
- Paid Training: All training time compensated at an hourly rate
- Point of Hire: Toowoomba
About You, We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- A current Electrical Trade Qualification
- Industrial or heavy industry experience (oil & gas advantageous)
- Experience with PLC systems, fault-finding, and maintenance
- Strong troubleshooting skills under pressure
- Ability to use computer systems for reporting and maintenance tracking
- A valid Open Manual Driver’s Licence
A commitment to working safely in a high-risk environment
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.
The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act 1991.
Position Reference Number: 167978
