Asset Engineer

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Date: 29 Apr 2026

Location: Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000

Company: Origin Energy Services Ltd

  • Support LPG fleet through maintenance, refurbishments and capital works to improve reliability 
  • Work with operations and contractors to deliver safe, compliant engineering and resolve asset issues 
  • Brisbane based

 

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At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

 

 

About the Role 

We are seeking an Asset Engineer to join our LPG Operations & Field Services team, providing engineering and technical support across our national fleet and associated LPG infrastructure. 

This role is responsible for supporting build, refurbishment, maintenance, and ongoing performance of LPG vehicles and plant equipment. You will work closely with internal operational teams, contractors, and external vendors to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective asset performance. 

The role plays a key part in ensuring fleet reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement across our LPG operations. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Track and report on fleet build programs, project variations, and associated costs  

  • Provide lifecycle engineering support including reliability, maintenance, inspection, and optimisation activities  

  • Monitor and assess vendor and contractor performance (quality, cost, uptime, and compliance)  

  • Coordinate capital works including major refurbishments and statutory inspections  

  • Support incident, accident, and damage reporting, including participation in investigations  

  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and internal policies (including Dangerous Goods and NHVL requirements)  

  • Develop and review technical documentation including scopes of work, drawings, calculations, and project reports  

  • Provide technical liaison with equipment vendors and contractors  

  • Undertake on-site troubleshooting, commissioning, and engineering support activities  

  • Contribute to asset improvement initiatives and engineering problem-solving activities  

 

About You 

You are a practical and technically capable engineer who thrives in operational environments and enjoys solving complex engineering problems. 

Essential Requirements 

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering  

  • 3+ years’ industry experience  

  • Experience in heavy vehicle design, build, operation & maintenance  

  • Understanding of operations and maintenance environments  

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment 

  • Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards, including Dangerous Goods regulations  

  • Strong technical documentation skills (e.g., scopes of work, reports, specifications)  

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills  

Desirable Experience 

  • Experience with heavy vehicles, LPG systems, or dangerous goods operations  

  • Exposure to pressure vessels, piping systems, or pipeline infrastructure  

  • Project management or coordination experience  

  • Contractor and vendor management experience  

  • Strong prioritisation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills  

 

Key Stakeholders 

  • Internal Operations & Field Services teams  

  • Engineering and technical specialists  

  • External contractors and maintenance providers  

  • Equipment vendors and suppliers  

  • Regulatory and compliance stakeholders  

 

Why This Role 

This is a hands-on engineering role with exposure to national fleet operations, capital works, and technical problem-solving. You will play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of critical LPG infrastructure that supports customers across Australia and the Pacific. 

 

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 


Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

 

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

 

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

 

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.