Operations Engineer: Gas Processing and Production

3 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Santos Full time

About Us
Santos is a leading energy company providing reliable and affordable energy solutions globally. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices in our operations.

Our organization has a diverse portfolio of oil and gas assets, carbon storage resources, and infrastructure across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and the United States.

We strive to deliver long-term value to our shareholders through our strategic management of high-quality, low-cost assets. Our climate transition action plan aims to evolve with the global energy landscape.

The Santos operating model focuses on regional business units, enabling us to work closely with local communities and provide job opportunities, business partnerships, and safe natural gas resource development.

This role is an excellent opportunity for young engineers to gain valuable experience working on innovative projects, develop their skills, and advance their careers in a supportive environment.

About the Role:
As an Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for monitoring, operating, and controlling offshore gas processing facilities. You will work closely with the Production Manager to ensure efficient production operations, minimize costs, and maintain situational awareness during normal and abnormal situations.

You will be required to maintain familiarity with site operations, retain competency to carry out the site Operator (Process) role, and perform the following key responsibilities:

  • Monitoring and controlling gas production equipment to maintain process safety limits
  • Managing production streams to meet quality and production targets
  • Minimizing flaring, venting, and fuel usage to reduce operating costs
  • Initiating emergency responses for process or site incidents
  • Validating production data and reporting volumes

Your Qualifications and Skills:
A Certificate III in Process Plant Operations or a Process Engineer degree in chemical engineering is required. Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities are essential. Previous experience in Control Room operations, Distributed Control Systems, and operation of major processing equipment packages is highly valued.

About You:
As a dynamic and enthusiastic professional, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment with varying shift schedules. You will have excellent analytical, oral, computer, and written communication skills. Experience working in remote locations or offshore environments is desirable.

Estimated Salary Range: AU$80,000 - AU$110,000 per annum. The actual salary may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications.



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