Senior Pipeline Integrity & High Pressure Gas Engineer – Pilbara
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Date posted
September 24, 2026
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Closing date
October 24, 2026
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Location
Pilbara
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Experience
senior-level
Description
Role Overview & Position Context
Bowhill Engineering is seeking an experienced operations and engineering specialist to join our Pilbara operations as a Senior Pipeline Integrity & High Pressure Gas Engineer. In this role, you will contribute directly to world-class extraction, energy transition, or heavy engineering programs supporting Australia’s resource security and economic growth. Lead corrosion mitigation, inline inspection (ILI) pigging runs, and asset integrity assessments for transmission pipeline networks.
Package: $206,000 – $248,000 + 11.5% Super
Employment: Full-Time Permanent (FIFO or Residential)
Experience: Senior / Lead Specialist
Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Manage pipeline integrity management systems in full compliance with AS 2885 standards.
- Analyze magnetic flux leakage (MFL) and ultrasonic smart pigging data to identify metal loss defects.
- Design impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) systems and interference mitigation.
- Coordinate safety management studies (SMS) and pipeline risk reviews with key asset owners.
- Supervise emergency pipeline isolation drills and hot-tapping maintenance procedures.
Technical Competencies & Core Skills
Core Tools, Frameworks & Standards:
Required Qualifications & Background
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mining, Metallurgical, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Aerospace) or recognized trade/tertiary equivalent.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering operational, technical, or maintenance excellence across resources, industrial, or defence operations.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of applicable state Mines Safety legislation, Australian Standards, and high-risk work procedures.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities with experience guiding frontline crews and technical specialists.
- Valid Australian Driver Licence and unrestricted Australian working rights (security clearances required for defence roles).
Remuneration, Benefits & Culture
- Highly competitive resources remuneration package ($206,000 – $248,000 base + 11.5% statutory superannuation).
- Substantial site allowances, FIFO travel coverage, and performance-based incentive bonus schemes.
- Balanced rosters (e.g. 8/6, 7/7, or flexible hybrid residential options) supporting wellbeing.
- Comprehensive private healthcare subsidies, remote living benefits, and employee share schemes.
- World-class safety standards, supportive leadership, and extensive continuous career advancement.
Work Rights & Compliance: Applicants must hold full working rights in Australia (Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or an eligible unrestricted working visa). Relevant background checks, national police clearances, and qualification verification will be conducted prior to appointment.
