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Offshore mechanical or E&I technician
Maintains mechanical equipment or electrical and instrumentation systems offshore within the technician's own trade and facility authorisation.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$190k–$250kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextOffshore swing length and travel logistics differ by operator; inspect travel days, standby and allowances.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Maintains mechanical equipment or electrical and instrumentation systems offshore within the technician's own trade and facility authorisation. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Inspect and repair assigned equipment
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Use facility permit and isolation systems
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Record defects, tests and return to service
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Pumps and compressors or electrical instruments
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Maintenance and permit records
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Facility emergency systems
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Relevant mechanical or E&I trade and licence for actual work
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Offshore facility induction and medical
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Additional emergency and survival training to operator requirements
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Trade, facility and asset scope
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Repair and test evidence
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Permit, isolation and shift coordination
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build onshore trade and process-plant depth
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Match the vacancy's offshore credentials
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Transition through supervised facility work
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Experience and verified scope
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Roster, location and shift pattern
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Employer, contract and allowances
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is this base salary, gross cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, point of hire, ordinary hours and overtime terms apply?
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What duties, equipment and written authorities are included in the offer?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Coordinates offshore electrical and instrumentation maintenance within the facility's permit, isolation and process-safety arrangements.
Related role band: $220k–$280kUses maintenance, condition and failure data to improve tactics and availability for a defined asset class.
Related role band: $140k–$200kProgression depends on demonstrated competence, vacancies, performance, qualifications and any appointment requirements. A related profile is a starting point, not a guarantee of that exact title or scope. Browse all 98 role profiles →
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 27 September 2026.