About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

The Opportunity:

Kent are looking for experienced Wells & Gathering Mechanical Technicians to join our high performing team on Shell's QGC business in the Surat Basin! This is an ideal role for residents of the local area or who reside in Brisbane. The work roster is 15 days on 13 days off, 10 hours per day. The role will be accountable for executing preventative and maintenance tasks on wells & gathering.

Responsibilities:

• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on wells and gathering, safely and effectively, and provide technical assistance, as required, to the Operations Team.
• Planning of all urgent corrective work as required.
• Inspect, test, adjust and repair equipment to satisfy appropriate Governing Standards.
• Work within OEM guidelines
• Demonstrate high level of fault finding skills and the ability to troubleshoot autonomously.
• Provide expertise that will be relied upon to give advice when making decisions on lifecycle management.
• Monitor and execute maintenance activities to ensure the highest standards in reliability and availability are achieved.
• Maintain and manage maintenance registers and databases for site specific equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance to manufacturers guidelines, maintenance agreements and warrantees.
• Participate in equipment performance checks.
• Maintain maintenance records through effective documentation in conjunction with the Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers for their support where applicable
• Define, amend or advise procedures and schedules if required, for maintenance activities
• Assist with the coordination of day-to-day activities of the Wells & Gathering Maintenance Team
• Mentor others to ensure skill development within the team.
  

About You:

You bring a strong mechanical trade background, supported by practical field experience and relevant certifications, including a White Card and HR Driver’s License. You're confident using a range of digital tools, with solid skills in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CMMS systems—experience with Maximo would be a bonus.

You’re comfortable working to company and industry standards, with a good understanding of functional assurance processes. Known for your ability to work collaboratively, you’re not afraid to ask the right questions or offer suggestions that help improve safety, efficiency, and team outcomes. Whether working with internal teams, partners, or contractors, you communicate well and aim to build positive, solution-focused working relationships.

Benefits:

• Attractive salary & benefits
• Family friendly roster 15 days on/13 days off
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion & Belonging Program
• Health insurance discount
• Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years
• Great Culture | Safety Focused | Collaborative Team

Behavioural Competency

At Kent, we’ll help you gain the knowledge you need for your role, give you access to supportive colleagues, and then we’ll get out of your way, and let you get on with doing a great job! We’ll be trusting you to enhance Kent’s reputation in your daily interactions, to seek out the information and support you need, and to be open to learning new things and gaining new experiences.