Project Operator
A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger. To support the world's evolving energy needs by producing and supplying energy products that keep Australian's moving today as we help to build a sustainable future for tomorrow. Will you be part of the energy solution?
About the Viva:
At Viva Energy we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about the opportunity but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experience may just be the right match for this role or other opportunities!
About the role:
With a major program of investment and upgrades underway, you will have the opportunity to work at Newport at a time when there are exciting projects being developed and executed, and you get to be a critical part of this transformation program working alongside some of the best in the business.
In this role, you will be a critical part of a close-knit team responsible for the overall safety, operation and project delivery at Newport Terminal. You will be commissioning and operating equipment at the Newport Terminal ensuring the safe handling and storage of fuel products – leading and collaborating around project delivery, ensuring effective operational readiness, commissioning and new asset integration into existing operations.
Collaboration and communication among the team will be essential to the success of the operation and in order to ensure safety and operational protocols are applied effectively and to resolve any operational or project issues safely, efficiently and effectively.
Key responsibilities
- Be the conduit between operations and Engineering team to facilitate new project work safely
- Prepare operational procedures in line with operational requirements and communicate to all stake holders
- Assist with job start meetings, permitting, gas testing and Lock out tag out.
- Attend HAZOP , constructability reviews, commissioning plans and operational readiness sessions for new equipment installation
- Assist with wet and dry commissioning of new equipment
- Assist the broader operations team when necessary with operations tasks
- Ensure delivered projects meet operational requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
We are looking for people who can demonstrate a passion for safety and have the confidence to speak up when something isn’t right. You care about people and want to be part of a tight-knit team, are dependable, detail-oriented and can apply innovative problem-solving skills. You are able to demonstrate a curiosity about operations or technology and have a proud track record in taking ownership and delivering on your promises.
To be successful in this role you will have a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude and good communication skills with a positive and flexible attitude. You will demonstrate commitment to HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment) and the desire to work and contribute to a high-performing team. Previous experience in an operational or manufacturing environment, or experience in fuel terminal operations / road tanker loading facilities may be an advantage.
A range of benefits to help you to Grow, Belong and Thrive
- Challenging roles and meaningful work to help you grow your career
- A leading approach to flexible working.
- Access to a range of best in class wellness initiatives.
- Celebrate you with an extra day of leave for your birthday.
- Generous and flexible parental leave - accrue full time super until your child turns five.
- A competitive package including performance incentives
- 25% fuel discount
- We pay your permanent and total disability and death cover insurance.
About Us:
At Viva Energy, our purpose is helping people reach their destination. We manufacture, import, blend and deliver energy products through our extensive supply chain network. We are the exclusive Shell licensee in Australia, and supply around a quarter of Australia’s fuel through our network of around 1345 service stations and through our commercial partnerships with some of Australia’s biggest companies.
It’s an exciting time to join Viva Energy, as we play our role in providing safe and reliable fuel supply today while preparing for the lower carbon energies of tomorrow. Our goal is to support the world's evolving energy needs and achieve net zero by 2050. Our future plans include a gas terminal and a solar energy farm, projects to support alternative energies such as renewables and hydrogen, and the development of strategic storage to improve fuel supply security.
Our Culture:
Being awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past four years, only highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever changing face of Australia. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.
At Viva Energy Australia, we believe flexibility is the new normal. So much so that we have developed and embedded our flexible working philosophy called ‘Viva Flex’. We are open to all flexibility options from hybrid working, remote working, part time, job share options to name a few. We are happy to discuss what this would look like for you as you start the recruitment process.
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Applications close March 30th, 2023