Engineering Manager

Shell Energy; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Shell Energy in Brisbane is seeking an Engineering Manager to provide technical and leadership oversight across gas generation, storage, and renewables assets. You will guide the engineering team, drive safety and compliance, and ensure effective execution of maintenance, outages and capital projects to maximise asset performance.

The role requires a Bachelor in engineering, RPEQ registration, and proven leadership in Australian power generation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
• Experience leading high-performing engineering/ops teams in power generation.
• Experience with gas-fired plants, BESS and solar PV assets.
• Commitment to safety, technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of NEM/WEM frameworks and Generator Performance Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership across Shell Energy assets and teams.
• Lead engineering team through mentoring and succession planning.
• Own engineering management systems, standards, and assurance processes.
• Oversee capital projects, modifications and maintenance for asset integrity.
• Manage technical risks with compliance and performance monitoring.
• Set priorities and scope for engineering initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Contribute to asset management and lifecycle strategies.
• Build relationships with operations, OEMs, contractors, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Represent Shell Energy in regulatory engagements on grid compliance and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring/Coaching

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Engineering judgement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

RPEQ registration

Job description

Shape your future with a career at Shell Energy.

Shell Energy combines deep expertise and true innovation to help our electricity and gas customers navigate a rapidly changing market. We’re seeking people who bring the drive to succeed in providing the energy businesses and households need for today and tomorrow.

AtShell Energy, we’re helping Australia decarbonise through reliable, innovative and cleaner energy solutions. We’re seeking an Engineering Manager to join our high-performingAssets and Generationteam in Brisbane.

Reporting to theExecutive General Manager, Strategy Portfolio & Generation, this role provides technical and engineering leadership across Shell Energy’s generation and production assets spanninggas generation, storage, and renewables (solar). You’ll be instrumental in delivering engineering leadership, driving operational excellence and supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of critical infrastructure.

With respect, integrity and honesty, responsibilities include:

• Provide visible leadership across Shell Energy operated assets, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.


• Lead the Shell Energy engineering team, building capability through mentoring, coaching, succession planning and structured career development.


• Own the engineering management system, standards and assurance processes, ensuring technical decisions are appropriately governed and aligned with Shell requirements, industry standards and regulatory obligations.


• Provide technical oversight of capital projects, modifications and maintenance programs to ensure asset integrity, reliability and regulatory compliance.


• Manage technical and operational risks through robust assurance, compliance and performance monitoring programs, ensuring alignment with NEM requirements, including Generator Performance Standards, protection system changes and AEMO modelling obligations.


• Lead the engineering work portfolio, setting priorities, defining scope and ensuring effective execution of engineering initiatives to support business objectives.


• Provide strategic input into asset management, lifecycle optimisation and generator life-extension strategies to maximise value and long-term performance.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with site operations teams, equipment OEMs, contractors, consultants and other key stakeholders to support safe and reliable asset performance.


• Represent Shell Energy in technical engagements with AEMO, transmission and distribution network service providers, and regulatory authorities on matters affecting grid compliance, system security and generator performance.

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

• Bachelor's in engineering (minimum), preferably Electrical Engineering.


• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).


• Demonstrated experience leading high performing engineering and/or operations teams supporting operational power generation assets in the Australian electricity sector (NEM and/or WEM).


• Extensive experience in and understanding of gas fired power stations, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Solar PV facilities and their associated balance of plant systems.


• A commitment to safety, technical excellence and continuous improvement.


• A commercially aware and solutions-focused approach, with strong engineering judgement, analytical capability and risk-based decision-making skills.


• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively across operations and asset teams, regulators, network service providers, OEMs and executive leadership teams.


• Sound understanding of NEM and/or WEM frameworks, National Electricity Rules (NER), generator obligations and regulatory requirements, including experience in Generator Performance Standard governance and NER Rule 5.3.9 plant modification processes.


• Proven ability to develop scope and deliver maintenance, major outages and plant modifications through contractors and service providers. Experience in the delivery of large capital works (construction/overhauls) including gas turbines, BESS and renewable generation assets would be an advantage.


• Willingness to travel to operational sites as required.

Why join our team

Every day, our people bring deep expertise, true innovation to help our customers meet their energy goals.

Here are the top reasons why out people choose us

• Purpose that is making a positive impact for our customers’ energy future. It’s not just about selling energy; it’s about delivering outcomes for our customers that empower them to stay ahead in a changing market.


• 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.

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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.