Pipelines Operations Manager

**About us**
Ours is a world that is transforming and evolving. Our future will not only be powered by the energy sources that keep Australia moving today but alternative energy sources will also power our future. It requires people who want to grow and evolve with us. Bright minds, boundless energy, new perspectives and the determination to take us forward. People who can help us deliver the energy products that keep our customers and their businesses moving today, and are committed to building Australia’s energy future for tomorrow.

We are the exclusive Shell licensee in Australia, and supply around a quarter of Australia’s fuel through our extensive network of over 1,350 service stations and through our commercial partnerships with some of Australia’s biggest companies in the aviation, marine, transport, resources, construction and manufacturing industries - we help industries reach their destinations too

**About the role**
Reporting to the State Operations Manager, this is an exciting, senior role with Vic/Tas Ops Team that combines team leadership, extensive regulatory and stakeholder interface/oversight, asset management / maintenance execution, and involvement in new projects delivery. The role is based at the Newport Terminal and/or Altona Metering Station, with some travel required along Pipeline corridors (from Hastings to Geelong). The Pipeline Operations Manager is accountable for ensuring the provision of asset management (maintenance) and operations across Viva Energy Pipelines network in order to facilitate safe, sustainable and continuous supply to the Victorian market.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- HSSE front line leadership in Pipeline operations
- HSSE compliance
- Accountable for implementation of HSSE Management System - Permitting, Gas-testing, Isolations, Management of Change, Assurance, Incident Investigation, Training / Competency Management etc
- Development of and compliance with Pipelines Safety Cases (SMP)
- Focal point for regulators (ESV & DELWP)
- Emergency Response - on-scene coordinator and incident controller
- People leadership: Manage Pipeline Operations Team (7) - 2x pipeline coordinators, 3x pump station controllers, 2x commercial lead/support.
- Operational Excellence: Lead site operations of WAG pipeline and metering stations; interaction with other operational sites (NPT, GLG, Lara) to facilitate maintenance execution and asset management activities.
- Asset Management: Accountable for all maintenance and asset integrity planning, execution, performance monitoring, with significant interaction with integrity and pipeline engineers.
- Cost/Budget management including budget development, LE updates, major maintenance and capital projects planning / analysis.
- Stakeholder engagement and commercial oversight for 3rd party works management and control, including large government authorities for major infrastructure developments.
- Viva Energy Pipeline projects - operational focal point and asset owner representative in design, development, execution and commissioning/handover of new Pipeline Assets.

**Work Experience Required**:

- Experience in leading operational team with highest regard for safety
- Experience in asset management, with particular focus on Pipelines; knowledge of Victorian Pipelines Act and AS2885 an advantage.
- Experience in dealing with external stakeholders, particularly regulators and government authorities / departments
- Experience in managing contractors and commercial arrangements with 3rd parties
- Technical competencies (eg. Mechanical Engineering/Trade)

**Our Culture**
We describe our company as being driven by people. We believe diversity in the workplace is every bit as important as it is in everyday life. We have been awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past three years running. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We recognise that you may have commitments and interests outside of work and offer a variety of flexible working arrangements to ensure your needs and aspirations are supported. We encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

**The Benefits**
We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, focused on innovation and developing a team of valued, specialised and highly capable professionals. We offer above market superannuation, 25% discount on Fuel and our parental leave provisions are industry leading.

Applications close 5th October