Pipe Fitter | FIFO

_{12th August, 2026}

Engineering Trades Australia (ETA) is seeking experienced Pipe Fitters for a major construction project in Karratha, WA.
 
This is a full-time fixed-term contract opportunity offering a 20:8 FIFO roster, flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, plus additional allowances and contract benefits.
 
The Opportunity

• Position: Pipe Fitter
• Location: Karratha, WA
• Roster: 20 days on / 8 days off
• Employment: Full-time fixed-term contract
• Point of Hire: Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne
• Flights: Provided from Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne
• Base Rate: $49.69 per hour + allowances
• Full-time contract benefits and conditions apply
• Accommodation and site amenities provided as applicable

What You'll Be Doing
 
You will be working as part of a large-scale construction project, responsible for the fabrication, fit-up and installation of process pipework and associated components.
 
Key duties include:

• Fabricating and installing various sizes of pipework
• Working with carbon steel and exotic materials, including Inconel-clad pipe
• Cutting, beveling and fitting pipework to isometric drawings
• Fabricating and assembling pipe spools
• Installing valves and associated piping components
• Installation of risers and flowlines
• Compressor hook-up piping
• Working closely with riggers and other trades to position and install pipework
• Reading and interpreting isometric drawings and project documentation
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and productivity

What We're Looking For

• Relevant Australian Pipe Fitting trade qualification
• 5+ years' experience in construction, mining, oil & gas or major projects
• Strong experience with carbon steel pipework
• Experience with Inconel-clad pipe and compressor hook-up piping highly regarded
• Proven experience with risers and flowlines
• Construction White Card
• Working at Heights
• EWP High Risk Work Licence
• Confined Space
• Gas Test Atmospheres
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
• Full Australian working rights

Why Join?

• 20:8 FIFO roster
• Flights from Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne
• $49.69/hr base rate + allowances
• Full-time fixed-term employment conditions
• Opportunity to work on a major Australian construction project

If you're an experienced Pipe Fitter looking for your next major FIFO project, apply now with ETA.
 
heath.weeding@etagroup.com.au