Draftsperson

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Energy Australia is seeking an experienced Engineering Draftsperson for a 1-year fixed-term contract to support the Geelong Refinery. The role focuses on reducing the backlog of drawing revisions and updating drawings from field and engineering inputs, with on-site duties and some remote work when appropriate.

Reporting to the Drawing Systems Controller, you will deliver across process, safety, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, electrical, civil and site layout drawings and ensure

Qualifications

• Five years of multi-disciplinary drafting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Raster Design or equivalent raster editing software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver drafting services across process, safety, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, electrical, civil and site layout drawings.
• Produce, revise and maintain high-quality 2D engineering drawings using AutoCAD and raster editing tools.
• Update drawings from approved redline mark-ups and field information.
• Review mark-ups and clarify information with engineers and drawing originators.
• Conduct site inspections and field verification to confirm plant conditions.
• Support as-building of operational changes, MOCs and project work.
• Ensure drawings comply with procedures, standards and conventions.
• Progress drawings through checking, approval, revision control and release processes.
• Support document control and maintain drawing records in Lunr.
• Provide progress updates and raise priority issues.

Skills

AutoCAD

Drafting

P&ID

Field verification

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD Raster Design

Lunr

Job description

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia’s evolving energy and convenience needs. We’re a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we’ve been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.

Our plans for the future support Australia’s energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. Through our acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience.

At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Draftsperson to join us for a 1-year Fixed Term Contract.

Job Description

Reporting to the Drawing Systems Controller, the Engineering Draftsperson will provide multi-disciplinary drafting support across the Geelong Refinery.

The role will primarily focus on reducing the backlog of operational drawing revisions, including updating drawings from approved redline mark-ups, field-verified information and engineering inputs.

The role may also support project drawing updates as required.

This is a contract position based predominantly on site at the Geelong Refinery. Regular site attendance is required to undertake field verification, clarify drawing mark-ups and work directly with refinery personnel. Some remote work may be accommodated where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver drafting services across process, safety, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, electrical, civil and site layout drawings.
• Produce, revise and maintain high-quality 2D engineering drawings using AutoCAD and raster editing tools.
• Update controlled drawings from approved redline mark-ups, field information and engineering inputs.
• Review mark-ups and clarify incomplete or conflicting information with engineers, technicians and drawing originators.
• Conduct site inspections and field verification to confirm existing plant conditions.
• Support the as-building of operational changes, MOCs and project work.
• Ensure drawings comply with company procedures, engineering standards and drawing conventions.
• Progress drawings through the required checking, approval, revision control and release processes.
• Support document control activities and maintain accurate drawing records within Lunr.
• Provide progress updates and raise issues that may affect priorities or completion.

Qualifications

About You

You will be an experienced Draftsperson who is comfortable working across multiple engineering disciplines in a complex brownfield industrial environment.

You will have strong technical drafting skills, sound attention to detail and the confidence to identify and clarify incomplete or inconsistent information. You will also be comfortable working on site and engaging directly with engineers, technicians, Operations, Maintenance and project personnel.

You Will Bring

• At least five years of multi-disciplinary engineering drafting experience ideally in refining, petrochemical, oil and gas or another heavy industrial environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Raster Design, or equivalent raster editing software.
• Experience updating drawings from redline mark-ups and verified field information.
• Experience with electrical and instrumentation drawings, with P&ID experience highly regarded.
• Experience working in brownfield and hazardous-area facilities.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing standards, revision control and as-building processes.
• Experience using an Electronic Document Management System such as Lunr.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to drawing accuracy and quality.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines.
• Ability and willingness to work predominantly on site at the Geelong Refinery.

Additional Information

About Viva Energy

Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that’s how we get the best outcomes.

Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years 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. We are open to flexibility options including hybrid, part-time, job-share and flexibility in start and finish times. We are happy to explore what this could look like for you during the recruitment process.

Only applications from candidates holding full working rights for employment in Australia will be considered.

Applications close Wednesday, 7 October 2026