CAREERS
Welcome to our Careers page!
At HDI Lucas, a subsidiary of Spiecapag Australia and sister company of Horizontal Drilling International (HDI) in France, we specialise in the trenchless installation of pipelines, cables and conduits under natural or artificial obstacles.
We operate to international standards, have drilled over 2,000 holes and completed over 2 million metres of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) over the years, leading the sector by establishing many of the major industry milestones and constantly redefining the limits of HDD.
Work with us!
HDI Lucas and Spiecapag Australia workforce currently totals more than 700 staff, across two offices in Brisbane (headquarters) and Perth, and 3 different active projects.
Our current active projects including an HDD scope include:
- Kurri Kurri Lateral Gas Pipeline & Storage (Kurri Kurri, NSW).
- Jansz-Io Compression Project (Barrow Island, WA).
Find your next opportunity with us.
Browse our current vacancies in Australia.
Our Graduate Program
Our team is driven to succeed, with a culture akin to a small business, but backed by one of the largest balance sheets in the sector. We are proud to employ the most talented and experienced people available within our industry, and as we grow, it’s important we continue to attract and retain key staff with varying skills and abilities, and from diverse backgrounds.
Our aim is to find motivated, smart, and high performing graduates who wish to develop their engineering capability with a company that has global reach and a broad range of technical expertise to offer.
More info here.
Benefits & Incentives
We are committed to ensuring that our people are remunerated fairly and equitably. We look out for your best interests by giving you access to a wide range of initiatives and benefits including:
- Salary Packaging,
- Employee Share Program,
- Employee Banking Solutions and Discounted Banking Services,
- Corporate Health Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Services,
- Exclusive Employee Discounts,
- Work life balance arrangements for office-based workers.
Life at HDI Lucas & Spiecapag
14 October 2024
Doug Wood wins Jeff Shepherd Construction Excellence Award!
Congratulations are in order for Doug Wood, who has been honored with the 2024 APGA Jeff Shepherd Construction Excelle Award at the Australian Pipleines and Gas Association (APGA) Convention Awards ceremony in Adelaide. Spiecapag is incredibly proud to count Doug as part of its team. Doug is currently leading the Kurri Kurri 14″ Lateral Pipeline Project as Construction Manager, exemplifying the dedication and expertise that drive our success.
More info here.
9 August 2024
Spiecapag hosts its first Health & Safety Summit
Spiecapag Australia proudly hosted its inaugural Health & Safety Summit in Kurri Kurri (NSW) this week, bringing together both our seasoned leaders and emerging talent for a full day dedicated to advancing our health and safety practices. The summit was a fantastic opportunity to reflect on our past achievements, assess our current practices, and set ambitious goals for the future — all through the lens of health and safety.
More info here.
2 June 2024
Spiecapag wins Best Fundraising Team at the Brisbane Marathon Festival!
Thanks to our volunteers, the Spiecapag team collectively walked or ran 223.4km and raised $22,544 for the Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF) as part of the 2024 Brisbane Marathon Festival! A feat also made possible thanks to the enthusiastic support of our sponsors UEA Group, Pipeline Plant Hire, Austrack Equipment Pty Ltd , LandPartners, AHA Boring Pty Ltd, CNC Project Management, CST Hire and PSSS.
More info here.
31 May 2024
2024 VINCI’s Safety Day(s): spotlight on people & machinery interaction
This week, Spiecapag, HDI Lucas, MOSA JV, and the broader VINCI Construction family proudly participated in the 2024 Safety Day(s) global campaign for the 11th consecutive year. From May 27th to June 1st, our teams were invited to focus on the critical interaction between people and machinery.
More info here.
22 March 2024
Spiecapag celebrates Harmony Week
This week, our Team came together at Spiecapag Head Office to celebrate Harmony Week with a vibrant potluck lunch, bringing together a diverse array of homemade dishes from different cultures and backgrounds. From savory delights to sweet treats, our potluck spread was a true reflection of the rich tapestry of cultures within our team.
15 September 2023
John Rutherford is the 2023 Jeff Pace Young Person of the Year!
John Rutherford, Deputy Project Manager on the Jansz-Io Project, is the winner of the 2023 Jeff Pace Young Person of the Year Award announced last night at the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT) Gala Dinner! The Spiecapag Australia and HDI Lucas’ Teams couldn’t be prouder.
More info here.
14 September 2023
Kurri Kurri Project team concludes its ‘Start Right’ campaign
On September 14th, the Start Right campaign undertaken by the Kurri Kurri Project team came to a close. This initiative was designed to align the values and expectations of both SCA and its client, right from the project’s inception, to create a collaborative and cohesive team. As part of this campaign, a community-centric team-building exercise was organised at OzHarvest in Newcastle.
More info here.
10 September 2023
Spiecapag’s Future Leaders group attend the APGA ‘First Time Leaders’ program
Recently, the SCA Future Leaders group embarked on a transformative journey by participating in APGA’s inaugural ‘First Time Leaders’ course, held across Melbourne and Adelaide. This program was designed to equip our young professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required to excel in the modern workplace, whether they were already in leadership roles or aspiring to become one.
More info here.