Pipeline Operator Jobs

About Us
Santos is a global low-cost producer of oil and gas committed to ever-cleaner energy and fuels production with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and North America.
At Santos, our commitment is to be a global leader in the transition to cleaner energy and clean fuels, by helping the world decarbonise to reach net-zero emissions in an affordable and sustainable way.
Santos is one of Australia’s biggest domestic gas suppliers, a leading Asia Pacific LNG supplier and is committed to supplying the critical fuels such as oil and gas in a more sustainable way through decarbonising projects such as Moomba CCS project.
For more than 65 years, Santos has been working in partnership with local communities, providing local jobs and business opportunities, safely and sustainably developing its natural gas resources, and powering industries and households.
With a strong, low-cost base business supplying oil and gas and a clear action plan to develop cleaner energy and clean fuels, Santos remains resilient, value accretive and at the leading edge of energy transition.
With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
About The Role
Based at Fairview Field, and reporting to the Team Leader GLNG Pipeline. The primary objective of this position is to carry out the field related maintenance and operational activities to support the safe and efficient management of the GLNG pipeline network.

• This is a 2 on / 2 off rostered work schedule

Key Accountabilities Include But Not Limited To

• Use all Santos IT systems required for day-to-day operations to maximise efficiencies (e.g. SAP, EHS Toolbox, Traccess, Santos Intranet.
• Ensure all incidents, near miss issues and hazards are reported and investigated in accordance with Santos policy and procedures.
• Compliance with the Santos Management System (SMS).
• Respond promptly when critical equipment is reported as malfunctioning or unserviceable.
• Manage asset shutdowns during unplanned or emergency situations, act as On-Scene Commander in the event of emergency situations when required.
• Isolate and prepare equipment for maintenance.
• Conduct regular pigging operations, Cathodic Protection checks, pipeline/easement inspections as per IMP and schedule requirements.
• Compliance with the Santos Delegation of Authority (DOA).
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all areas of your workplace.
• Compliance with the Santos Corporate Governance and Safety requirements.
• Competently operate and monitor / maintain production equipment so that operating life is enhanced, and damage is avoided.
• Use SAP efficiently to ensure compliance with the IMP and Work Schedules.
• Act as the Permit Authority and be responsible for the administration of the Santos Work Permit Procedure System (SWPP).
• Supervise contractors working on site as per the SWPP.
• Perform operational, maintenance and essential care activities to relevant standards and work orders within the 2 week plan and schedule.
• Monitor operations and identify situations where costs could be minimised.
• Establish and maintain a close working relationship and a high level of communication with other operations personnel.
• Engage in training and development ensuring core and job competencies are maintained and as directed by GLNG Pipelines Team Leader.
• Participate in safety and environmental meetings and emergency response exercises.
• Assist in the development and continued maintenance of standards and operating procedures.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Pipelines Field Coordinator, planner / scheduler, facilities and operations engineers to achieve production and maintenance goals; provide input to plans as required.

About You
We are seeking for candidates with the following:

• Ideally, you will have an Apprenticeship in a mechanical trade or gas supply industries.
• Extensive industrial experience in the operation and maintenance of oil and gas and / or high pressure pipeline systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in oil and gas systems is essential.

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. 
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before 12th June 2023.
A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply
Potential Scams
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