Engineer - Facilities

Jemena; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jemena is seeking a skilled Engineer – Facilities to help shape the safety, reliability and long‑term performance of critical gas infrastructure. You will work across asset management, engineering, projects and operations, providing pragmatic technical advice and collaboration with field teams.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, strong problem solving, and clear communication of complex technical matters to multidisciplinary stakeholders within the Australian energy sector.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering.
• CPEng, RPEQ or equivalent registration; Chartered status preferred.
• Experience in safety‑critical energy/utilities environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice across asset lifecycle from design to operations.
• Develop engineering assessments and briefs for complex problems.
• Contribute to FEED and capital projects.
• Support asset performance reviews and risk identification.
• Support asset management system improvements and compliance.
• Review asset strategies to align with Australian/international standards.
• Provide input into work scopes, business cases and capital plans.
• Support delivery, commissioning and handover of major projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Professional registration: CPEng/RPEQ

Job description

Engineer – Facilities

About Us:

Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 3000 team members, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.

At Jemena, we know great engineering is about more than technical expertise. It’s about curiosity, thoughtful problem-solving, collaboration and having the confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions and find better ways forward.

We’re looking for an Engineer – Facilities to join our Gas Asset & Operations team and help shape the safety, reliability, integrity and long‑term performance of critical gas infrastructure.

If you’re a technically capable engineer who enjoys working collaboratively, building trusted relationships and turning complex problems into practical solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Asset Class Manager – Facilities, you’ll work across asset management, engineering, projects and operations, providing thoughtful and practical technical advice throughout the asset lifecycle.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop clear, commercially sound engineering assessments and Opportunity Briefs that turn complex problems into actionable solutions.


• Contribute to Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and capital projects.


• Support asset performance and integrity reviews, helping identify emerging risks and opportunities before they become bigger challenges.


• Contribute to the ongoing improvement and certification of Jemena’s Asset Management System.


• Review asset strategies and recommend improvements in line with relevant Australian and international standards.


• Provide engineering input into programs of work, capital plans, scopes of work, options analysis and business cases.


• Support the successful delivery, commissioning and transition of major capital projects into business‑as‑usual operations.


• Analyse asset performance and risk and help develop practical, cost‑effective solutions.


• Provide trusted engineering advice on equipment operation, capacity, capability and integrity.


• Work alongside field and operational teams, providing technical support, inspections and witnessing of equipment, testing and construction activities.


• Contribute to Safety Management Systems and risk identification, assessment and management.


• Build strong relationships across engineering, operations, projects and external partners.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who combines technical confidence with curiosity, empathy and a collaborative mindset.

You’ll ideally have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, ideally Chemical, Mechanical or a related discipline.


• CPEng, RPEQ or equivalent professional registration, must have Chartered status or equivalent.


• Experience working in a safety‑critical industry, ideally within energy, utilities or a similar environment.


• Experience across engineering, technical standards, regulatory compliance and risk management.


• Knowledge of the Australian energy utilities, services or contractor environment.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and the ability to approach challenges thoughtfully and logically.


• The confidence to communicate complex technical and risk matters in a clear, accessible way.


• A genuine interest in continuous improvement and finding smarter, more effective ways of working.


• A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted relationships with people across different disciplines and levels of the organisation.

Why you should come and work for us

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we are part of. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. At Jemena, you belong.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks including pre‑employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties.