Laboratory Technician
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Job Summary
Join the ConocoPhillips Australia Engineering Team in the position of Laboratory Technician.Position Overview
ConocoPhillips’ Australian headquarters are based in Brisbane. Our focus is supplying Australian customers with natural gas and international customers with liquefied natural gas. We do this through our 47.5 percent interest in the Australia Pacific LNG joint venture, one of the largest producers of natural gas in eastern Australia. ConocoPhillips Australia operates the Australia Pacific LNG liquefied natural gas facility near Gladstone. In addition to production, we are an active exploration company, with ongoing exploration occurring in the Bowen and Surat Basin in Central Queensland and new exploration in the Otway Basin along Australia's southern coastline, aimed at identifying new gas reserves for domestic supply.
About the role
Located on Curtis Island and reporting to the Facility Senior Process Engineer, this role is responsible for providing technical support to the Laboratory Team by implementing a comprehensive sampling and chemical analysis program. While the Laboratory Technician formally reports to the Senior Facility Process Engineer, day-to-day direction is provided by the Laboratory Specialist, who oversees and manages the APLNG Laboratory.
The successful candidate will ensure laboratory systems and instrumentation remain operational and will apply expert troubleshooting skills when necessary.
Key responsibilities include:
- Sampling and Analysis: Perform in-depth sampling and analysis of APLNG downstream process streams (including gas, amine and wastewater), and communicate analytical results to key stakeholders.
- Laboratory Operations: Conduct calibration, maintenance, and general upkeep of laboratory equipment and facilities. Implement analytical procedures using advanced instrumentation (e.g., GC, MP-AES, UV-Vis, IC).
- Team Collaboration and Support: Collaborate effectively within a small team, operate independently with minimal supervision, assist in team training, and provide after-hours support as required.
- External Coordination and LIMS: Coordinate external laboratory testing services and act as the primary contact for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Procedure Management: Review and update laboratory procedures to support ongoing improvement and compliance.
About you
You are a motivated and safety-conscious Laboratory Technician who is committed to operational excellence. With extensive experience in the sampling and analysis of various process streams, you are confident in your ability to operate advanced laboratory instrumentation. You thrive in a collaborative team environment, maintain high standards, and communicate clearly with stakeholders across the business. Recognised for your attention to detail and problem-solving skills, you proactively maintain laboratory systems, contribute to procedural enhancements, and support after-hours operations as necessary. You are also capable of assuming leadership responsibilities when required and contribute actively to a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
You will also bring to the role:
- Strong alignment with ConocoPhillips’ SPIRIT Values
- Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hydrocarbon analysis laboratory
- Experience working in industrial environments
- Proficiency in water sample collection and analysis
- Hands-on experience with Gas Chromatographs
- Familiarity with LIMS and Microsoft Office applications
- Flexibility with work hours
Preferred:
- Experience in LNG or gas process analysis
- Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting Gas Chromatographs
- Previous experience as a LIMS administrator
- Proficiency in SAP
What we offer
The Laboratory Technician role presents a compelling opportunity for an experienced, site-based technician to carry out and maintain laboratory tasks that proactively support ConocoPhillips’ operating license in Gladstone, Queensland.
We offer:
- An inclusive and respectful work environment that reflects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our employees
- A values-driven culture built on SPIRIT – Safety, People, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation, Teamwork
- A learning-focused organisation that encourages, supports, and recognises innovative thinking
- Ongoing technical and professional development opportunities
- Competitive remuneration, superannuation, employee benefits, and performance-based incentives
- Private health insurance, participation in an Employee Share Plan, and an annual health and wellness subsidy
- Industry-leading paid parental leave provisions
Support for all applicants
ConocoPhillips Australia encourages and welcomes applications from all members of the community. If we can make adjustments in our recruitment process to ensure we can get to know you in the best way possible, feel free to let us know so we can accommodate you.
Apply Now
Please submit your CV and maximum one page cover letter (as one document only) before the closing date.
Come and realise your full potential at ConocoPhillips! We look forward to receiving your application!
Apply By:
Jul 31, 2025