Senior Mechanical Engineer

The world's biggest challenge needs you, here.

Big challenges require big solutions. And the transition to a net-zero world is about as big as it gets. Working at Shell Energy - one of Australia's leading energy retailers - puts you at the heart of that endeavour.

Lead the change, from the frontline

If you're a technically minded Mechanical Engineer looking to make an impact in the energy transition space, this is an opportunity to bring your expertise to one of Australia's leading integrated energy providers.

As the
Senior Mechanical Engineer
in
Brisbane
, you'll play a key role in providing high-quality mechanical and technical support across Shell Energy's generation and production assets including gas generation, storage and renewable (solar) sites.

This role is integral to the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our assets, contributing to both strategic project delivery and day-to-day performance excellence.

With respect, integrity and honesty, responsibilities include:

• Provide engineering advice and hands-on technical support to site operational teams.
• Develop and implement strategies to monitor and optimise plant performance.
• Manage and oversee capital works projects and asset maintenance activities.
• Support the development, acquisition, and integration of new assets into the Shell Energy portfolio.
• Lead and participate in engineering design studies, reporting, and OEM technical reviews.
• Offer senior-level input into asset management strategies, upgrades, and life extension planning.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, OEMs, AEMO and NSPs.

Here's what you'll need to thrive in this role:

• RPEQ registration (or eligibility to obtain within 4 months of commencement).
• Experience within the Australian energy sector or power generation industry.
• Proven ability to plan and manage maintenance activities, upgrades, and capital works.
• Strong working knowledge of gas turbine systems, rotating equipment, and pressure plant.
• Familiarity with process control, safety systems, and natural gas handling.
• Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to travel to operational sites as required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (essential).

Why join our team

Every day, our people bring deep expertise, true innovation and investment to help our customers - and the world - reduce their environmental footprint. You can be part of that change.

Here are the top reasons why our people choose us:

• Purpose
  that you can see. You'll have the best shot at energising a better future, one customer at a time.
• Work
  that's interesting, innovative and high impact. We hope you'll love the challenge and opportunity to achieve - for our customers and for you.
• People
  who bring the expertise and drive to succeed. Our team is respectful, inclusive, and supports connection and collaboration.

We think you'll love it here too. Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration packages, including an attractive incentivised bonus program.
• Generous paid parental leave options that give team members more time to enjoy what matters most.
• Flexible working arrangements, with modern workplaces and technologies that support new, hybrid ways of working.
• An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family when you need it.

Visit our careers site to find out more.

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Join us. Together, we can make the difference count.

Shell Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.