Fixed Equipment Engineer

Ampol Limited; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Employee share scheme

Novated lease

Fuel discount for private use cars

Wellbeing and recognition platform

Job summary

Ampol Limited is seeking a highly skilled Fixed Equipment Engineer for the Lytton Refinery. You will provide specialist mechanical engineering support to ensure safe, reliable operation of fixed equipment and plant assets, driving asset integrity and lifecycle value.

You will lead FFSA assessments, reliability initiatives, and capital project concepts, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise performance and maintain standards across refinery units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and RPEQ registration (or eligibility to obtain), with strong mechanical engineering experience in a heavy industrial or refining environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in the operation, maintenance, inspection and integrity management of fixed equipment, including pressure vessels, piping, tanks and heat exchangers.
• Proven ability to lead reliability improvement initiatives, influence stakeholders and drive change across multidisciplinary teams in complex operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of refinery process units, utility systems, fixed equipment engineering principles and relevant API codes and standards.
• Experience undertaking Fitness for Service (API 579) assessments and providing engineering support for asset integrity, maintenance and risk‑based decision‑making.
• Exposure to mechanical engineering design for capital projects, including equipment design, fabrication, modification and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Proficiency in engineering analysis and technology tools, with experience in pipe stress analysis software (e.g. AutoPIPE or CAESAR II) and the ability to develop practical engineering solutions independently

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support and decision‑making for the operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of fixed equipment, including piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, furnaces, boilers and tanks.
• Conduct Fitness for Service (FFS) assessments (Levels 1, 2 and 3) and lead the investigation and resolution of complex fixed equipment issues.
• Lead and support Management of Change (MOC) processes, incident investigations and root cause analysis to improve safety, reliability and asset integrity.
• Identify, evaluate and implement reliability and maintenance optimisation initiatives to enhance equipment performance and lifecycle value.
• Develop and recommend capital improvement opportunities, including preparation of project concepts and business cases.
• Contribute to process design, engineering solutions, and the development of engineering standards and specifications to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.

Skills

Reliability improvement

Asset integrity

Leadership

API codes and standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoPIPE

CAESAR II

Job description

At Ampol, we believe in thePower of Us- the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference.

As a leading energy companyoperatingacross Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and from the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure,tradingand shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger - powering progress for our customers, communities, and people.

Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow, and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative. Whetheryou’redeepening yourexpertiseor taking on something new,we’llsupport you to power a career that works for you.

We’rebuilding a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued - because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen.

About Infrastructure

Ampol has been proudlyfuellingAustralia since 1900, from humble beginnings, through 120 years of growth and change. We are the operational heart of the business, responsible for the refinement and distribution of petrol and petroleum products. Our operations span the country and working with us will provide you with the opportunity to meet a diverse team of experts who help make Ampol the energy supply chain leader it is today.

This purpose reflects our commitment to delivering value for our customers and our people now, through safe, reliable, and competitive operations. As we look to the future, we will continue to innovate through new energy and fuel solutions to deliver on powering better journeys, today and tomorrow.

About the role

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Superintendent, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fixed Equipment Engineer to join the Lytton Refinery team. In this role, you will provide specialist mechanical engineering support for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of fixed equipment and associated plant assets. You will play a key role in maintaining asset integrity, driving reliability improvement initiatives, and delivering engineering solutions that optimise equipment performance, availability and lifecycle value.

Key responsibilities

Provide technical engineering support and decision‑making for the operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of fixed equipment, including piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, furnaces, boilers and tanks.

Conduct Fitness for Service (FFS) assessments (Levels 1, 2 and 3) and lead the investigation and resolution of complex fixed equipment issues.

Lead and support Management of Change (MOC) processes, incident investigations and root cause analysis to improve safety, reliability and asset integrity.

Identify, evaluate and implement reliability and maintenance optimisation initiatives to enhance equipment performance and lifecycle value.

Develop and recommend capital improvement opportunities, including preparation of project concepts and business cases.

Contribute to process design, engineering solutions, and the development of engineering standards and specifications to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and RPEQ registration (or eligibility to obtain), with strong mechanical engineering experience in a heavy industrial or refining environment.

Demonstrated expertise in the operation, maintenance, inspection and integrity management of fixed equipment, including pressure vessels, piping, tanks and heat exchangers.

Proven ability to lead reliability improvement initiatives, influence stakeholders and drive change across multidisciplinary teams in complex operational environments.

Strong knowledge of refinery process units, utility systems, fixed equipment engineering principles and relevant API codes and standards.

Experience undertaking Fitness for Service (API 579) assessments and providing engineering support for asset integrity, maintenance and risk‑based decision‑making.

Exposure to mechanical engineering design for capital projects, including equipment design, fabrication, modification and Management of Change (MOC) processes.

Proficiency in engineering analysis and technology tools, with experience in pipe stress analysis software (e.g. AutoPIPE or CAESAR II) and the ability to develop practical engineering solutions independently

Our total remuneration is competitive.This is across base salary, a performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on Fuel for two privately used cars!

Access to Ampol's Benefits & Recognition platform: providing you access to retail discounts and cashbacks at over 500+ retailers in Australia thatassistwith everyday living expenses.

We value recognition.We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who dogreat workanddemonstrateour capabilities and values.

Career developmentand learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions.

Paid Parental Leave- up to 12 weeks paid Parental leave, and up to a year off (unpaid)

BabyCarePackage- financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work.

Need some wheels?Novated Lease options are available.

Invest in your future with theEmployee Share Scheme

Leave Options:We offer wellbeing leave and leave purchasing.

Care for your Community.Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners.

Applications closes on the 28 October 2026