Opportunities to work with us
Australia Pacific LNG is committed to attracting local people to the workforce supporting the project, wherever viable, both with short and long-term opportunities.
The proposed Australia Pacific LNG project is extensive, creating thousands of jobs during construction, and generating sustainable long term employment throughout the life of the project.
Significant benefits for local regions throughout the project development area will be generated including: -
- Creation of a new, long-term gas processing and export industry in Queensland.
- Creation of 4,000 to 5,000 jobs during the peak construction phase which includes the gas fields, pipeline route and LNG plant
- Creation of 1,000 jobs during the operation of the Project
- Expenditure in regional economies through the purchase and use of local resources, where practicable, for the construction and operation of the plant.
Opportunities will be provided for suppliers, contractors and employees alike across all regions of the project development area.
Using local talent for global benefit
Wherever viable, Australia Pacific LNG will enlist the services of local suppliers, contractors and employees for the project where they are competitive on safety, cost, quality and timeliness. This helps to ensure local communities share in the benefits from the project. So, we encourage you to register your interest with us now about potential services you will be able to provide from 2011 or job opportunities you’re interested in either now or in the future.
A range of suppliers, contractors & employees needed
On behalf of Australia Pacific LNG, Origin will be responsible for construction and operation of the gas fields and pipeline, and ConocoPhillips will be responsible for construction and operation of the LNG gas processing facility.
Regions where you’ll find opportunities
The project development area spans:
- The gas fields in the Surat and Bowen Basins Queensland
- A 450km gas transmission pipeline to Gladstone and
- An LNG facility near Laird Point on Curtis Island off the coast of Gladstone.
These are the three main components to the project where supplier, contractor and employment opportunities will be generated.
Employment
Gas fields and pipeline
A range of job opportunities will be available at both the individual and company/supplier levels. Ways to find out about individuals jobs are found here.
Types of jobs expected
Construction, development and operational phases
A peak workforce of approximately 3,000 workers will be required during the development and construction phase and approximately 1,000 during the operational phase of the gas fields and pipeline. Including the following anticipated job types:
- Geologists (Petroleum, CSG)
- Geophysicists
- Pipeline workers
- Rig operators
- Landowner Liaison Officers
- Indigenous & Community Affairs
- Technical Assistants
- Engineers (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Project)
- Site Managers
- Operations Support
- Power station Technicians
- CSG/Operations Technicians
- Planning Supervisors
- Safety and Risk Advisors
- Estimator/Quantity Surveyors
- Project Controllers
- Contract Specialists
- Process and Reservoir Engineers
- Project Managers
- Health, Safety and Environment Advisors
Ways to find jobs - for individuals:
Individuals who are interested in working in the gas fields or on the pipeline development should watch for opportunities by:
- Searching the direct employment opportunities available for professionals, trades and graduates across a range of fields including engineers, geoscientists, business professionals, operators, crafts/trades, administrative personnel and others both experienced and entry-level with the project’s joint venture owner Origin.
- Even if there are no opportunities available at the moment in your preferred field, you are able to set up a job alert now for future opportunities.
LNG gas processing facility & Gladstone
A range of job opportunities will be available at both the individual and company/supplier levels. Ways to find out about individuals jobs are found here.
Types of jobs expected
Construction phase
A peak workforce of approximately 2,100 workers will be required during the construction phase of the LNG gas processing facility. Including the following anticipated job types:
- site preparation workers
- piping trades
- civil engineers
- scaffolding trades
- tank workers
- jetty subcontractors
- building subcontractors
- electrical trades
- instrumentation trades
- painting, fireproofing and insulation workers
- instrumentation trades
- millwright trades
- ironworking trades
Operations phase
A workforce of approximately 100 is estimated to be required to operate the first gas processing train at the LNG facility, with a further 75 people required for each additional train (anticipated to be four gas processing trains).
At full operational capacity, the facility will require an estimated workforce of 325 people with additional people required during major maintenance activities.
Operational job types include:
- management
- engineering
- administration
- human resources
- health, safety and environment and quality
- marine
- supply chain
- maintenance
- operations
- contractors
- security
Ways to find jobs - for individuals:
Individuals who are interested in working at the LNG gas processing facility or in Gladstone should watch for opportunities by:
- Regularly monitoring the Bechtel website for individual jobs in Australia
- Searching the direct employment opportunities available for professionals, trades and graduates across a range of fields including engineers, geoscientists, business professionals, operators, crafts/trades, administrative personnel and others both experienced and entry-level with the project’s joint venture owner ConocoPhillips
- Even if there are no opportunities available at the moment in your preferred field, you are able to register your interest now for future opportunities.
Suppliers & contractors
Gas fields and pipeline
A range of job opportunities will be available at both the individual and company/supplier levels. Ways to find out about supplier and contractor opportunities are found here.
Types of opportunities expected
Construction, development and operational phases
A peak workforce of approximately 3,000 workers will be required during the development and construction phase and approximately 1,000 during the operational phase of the gas fields and pipeline. Including the following anticipated job types: -
- Geologists (Petroleum, CSG)
- Geophysicists
- Pipeline workers
- Rig operators
- Landowner Liaison Officers
- Indigenous & Community Affairs
- Technical Assistants
- Engineers (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Project)
- Site Managers
- Operations Support
- Power station Technicians
- CSG/Operations Technicians
- Planning Supervisors
- Safety and Risk Advisors
- Estimator/Quantity Surveyors
- Project Controllers
- Contract Specialists
- Process and Reservoir Engineers
- Project Managers
- Health, Safety and Environment Advisors
How to register your interest - as a supplier:
On behalf of Australia Pacific LNG, Origin will be responsible for construction and operation of the gas fields and pipeline and are keen to get local people and businesses involved.
At this stage of the project, we are registering suppliers who are interested in providing services on a dedicated database, so when the opportunity arises, we can invite suitable registered suppliers to participate in upcoming tenders.
- Register your interest online as a potential supplier here.
- Read more about becoming an Origin supplier and then complete the supplier registration form.
LNG gas processing facility
A range of job opportunities will be available at both the individual and company/supplier levels. Ways to find out about supplier and contractor opportunities are found here.
Types of jobs expected
Construction phase
A peak workforce of approximately 2,100 workers will be required during the construction phase of the LNG gas processing facility. Including the following anticipated job types:
- site preparation workers
- piping trades
- civil engineers
- scaffolding trades
- tank workers
- jetty subcontractors
- building subcontractors
- electrical trades
- instrumentation trades
- painting, fireproofing and insulation workers
- instrumentation trades
- millwright trades
- ironworking trades
Operations phase
A workforce of approximately 100 is estimated to be required to operate the first gas processing train at the LNG facility, with a further 75 people required for each additional train (anticipated to be four gas processing trains).
At full operational capacity, the facility will require an estimated workforce of 325 people with additional people required during major maintenance activities.
Operational job types include:
- management
- engineering
- administration
- human resources
- health, safety and environment and quality
- marine
- supply chain
- maintenance
- operations
- contractors
- security
How to register your interest & find out about opportunities
With Bechtel
Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals Inc. has been retained as the lead project designer for the liquefaction plant and will be responsible for coordinating labour and supplier requirements.
Suppliers and contractors are able to register their interest in working on this component of the project directly with Bechtel via the Bechtel supplier and contractor portal.
With Industry Capability Network, Queensland
In addition, Industry Capability Network (ICN) Queensland will assist Australia Pacific LNG by helping to identify Queensland and Australian companies that can supply goods and services to the standards required.
To contact the Industry Capability Network, Queensland either:
- Phone on: +61 (7) 3364 0670.
- Visit their website: http://www.icnqld.org.au
For more information
Download an information sheet
Opportunities to work with us (486KB)
For landowners, gas field and pipeline opportunities/enquiries:
- Call toll free number 1800 526 369
- Email: contact@aplng.com.au
- Mail: Origin Together GPO Box 148 Brisbane Qld 4001
For LNG gas processing facility opportunities/enquiries:
