Senior Project Engineer - - 47512 - Santos

General Information

Location:

Brisbane

Ref#:

ATR 461992

Description & Requirements

At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you.

As an ASX 20 global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.

To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, “How can we?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”)

We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focussed and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy.

The difference isn’t just thinking big – it’s delivering on it too.

As part of the team, you’ll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.

What you’ll do:

Based in the Brisbane office, this role is responsible for leading and coordinating the engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover of upstream oil and gas projects across Santos assets in PNG. This role ensures that projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

The Senior Project Engineer provides expert technical support throughout the project lifecycle, from the FEED (Front End Engineering Design) phase through to execution and completion across a selection of sustaining capital projects.

Acting as a key technical focal point, this role will interface with nominated external contractors and the Santos Site Operations & Production team. Responsibilities include managing design interfaces, ensuring operational readiness, and prioritising operability and safety. Developing close working relationships with these parties will be critical to the success of all projects.

This role requires ad hoc travel, both interstate and to PNG.

Key accountabilities include:

Interface with Cost Control and Project Scheduler to monitor and report project performance
Day to day responsibility for assigned project elements including design and procurement
Manage projects work as assigned including development of project schedules, budgets and execution plans
Participate in Project related risk assessments and conceptual HAZOPs
Manage the project risk register for assigned projects through to the end of concept phase
Undertake a monthly review of the progress in relation to the assigned Project elements and provide a summary report to the relevant managers
Undertake a fortnightly review of Action closure form high visible and high risk actions arising from Audits, Risk Assessments and assurance reviews, and other reviews as required

What you’ll bring:

This role will suit a candidate who demonstrates patience, maturity and a high standard of personal conduct. Flexibility, adaptability and resilience are required attributes along with a strong alignment to Santos values.

Holding a Tertiary qualification in Engineering and RPEQ and/or CPEng, this role requires someone with a delivery mindset and strong work ethic, along with:

Extensive experience in Project Engineering and its application in the Upstream Oil and Gas industry
Relevant experience sufficient to ensure a thorough understanding of the technical, commercial and managerial aspects of assigned projects
Project development ranging from option analysis through to handover and commissioning. Ideally this experience would have been obtained Facility Infrastructure type projects
Management of Contractor personnel
Experience offshore or delivering offshore projects ideally in remote locations or developing nations
Ideally brownfields experience
RPEQ and/or CPEng is required for this position

What you’ll get:

Here, you’ll be amongst high-calibre people and get to work on industry-leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.

At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too.

Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance. In Brisbane, this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits

What you’re part of:

Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone

And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us – together.

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 1st April 2025.

A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.