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General Information

Location:
Brisbane
Ref#:
ATR 502927

Description & Requirements

Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one. 
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:
Santos is looking for a Senior Project Engineer based in Brisbane to take responsibility for managing a variety of Santos projects primarily within our Restoration and Abandonment portfolio, ensuring they are delivered on budget, on schedule and in an environmental and safe manner.

  • We are looking for motivated candidates with strong technical foundation and solid understanding of the oil and gas value chain. Specific experience with asset abandonment is preferred however not essential.

Key accountabilities include:
  • Manage projects and deliverables in support of business objectives.
  • Steward 5 yearly abandonment plan and deliverables required under the Santos Safety Management System.
  • Steward cost and schedule commitments against budget.
  • Deliver project objectives utilising a structured gating process.
  • Drive continuous improvement in compliance, production loss and cost metrics through targeted improvement initiatives.
  • Point of contact and escalation point for projects from a field execution perspective.
  • Drive improvement in project compliance, production loss and cost metrics through targeted improvement initiatives.
  • Manage engineers, consultants, suppliers, contractors to ensure activities are delivered to scope and intended quality.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate all forms of program and project risk.

What you’ll bring: 
Holding a Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer or Chartered Engineer status, this role requires someone with a delivery mindset and strong work ethic, along with:
  • Strong understanding of program and project management principles and demonstrated experience of quality, risk and cost management in a project environment.
  • Strong commercial / financial understanding and mindset.
  • Proactive, collaborative, and influential skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels with strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Effective time management and organisational skills
  • Flexible, adaptable, and resilient in managing multiple dynamic and multi-disciplinary project activities.

Whilst not essential, previous experience within the Oil & Gas industry will ensure a solid understanding of industry standards and best practice.

If this sounds like you, and you can demonstrate the skills, qualifications and attributes outlined above, please apply via the link below. As we are looking to fill multiple positions, when prompted please highlight in your application where your experience is most suited.
  
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 Thursday the 27th of March 2025. 

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.