Engineering Manager

Shell Energy Operations Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Shell Energy is seeking an Engineering Manager in Brisbane to lead the Assets and Generation team, overseeing gas generation, storage and renewables. You will drive safety, performance and engineering governance across operations and capital projects.

The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering and RPEQ, with proven leadership in Australia’s electricity sector and experience with gas turbines, BESS and solar assets. Travel to sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and professional engineering registration required.
• Demonstrated leadership of high-performing engineering/operations teams in Australian electricity sector (NEM/WEM).
• Extensive knowledge of gas-fired power plants, BESS and solar PV facilities and their balance of plant systems.
• Strong safety culture, commercial awareness and risk-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership across Shell Energy assets, promoting safety and continuous improvement.
• Lead the engineering team with coaching, succession planning and development.
• Own the engineering management system, standards and assurance processes.
• Provide technical oversight of capital projects, modifications and maintenance for asset integrity and compliance.
• Manage technical and operational risks with robust assurance and performance monitoring.
• Set priorities for engineering initiatives aligned with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Power generation knowledge

Gas turbines experience

Battery Energy Storage Systems

Renewable generation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)

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. At Shell Energy, we’re helping Australia decarbonise through reliable, innovative and cleaner energy solutions.

We’re seeking an Engineering Manager to join our high-performing Assets and Generation team in Brisbane. Reporting to the Executive General Manager, Strategy Portfolio & Generation, this role provides technical and engineering leadership across Shell Energy’s generation and production assets spanning gas 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.

• 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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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.

Careers Big challenges require big solutions. And the transition to a net‑zero world is about as big as it gets. Working at Shell Energy puts you at the heart of that endeavour. Every day, we combine deep expertise, true innovation and investment to help our customers find a better way. Because if we can’t do it, who can? Join our team. Together, we can make a difference.