Operator - Gore Bay

Viva Energy Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Energy seeks a Gore Bay Terminal Operator in Sydney, NSW, to safeguard the safe handling and storage of fuel products and to support operational, maintenance and product quality activities. Reporting to the Gore Bay and White Bay Operations Manager, this full-time, 24/7 shift role requires teamwork and strong safety awareness.

The role emphasizes hands-on operations with close collaboration to maintenance teams, a focus on HSSE, and the use of company management systems.

Qualifications

• Commitment to HSSE and contributing to a high-performing team.
• Dependable, detail-oriented with problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity about operations or technology and ownership attitude.
• Strong work ethic with good communication and a positive, flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Shares safety knowledge and prioritises safety first.
• Participates in HSSE activities like safety meetings and hazard identifications.
• Implements operating procedures safely and efficiently.
• Performs monitoring, sampling and testing of fuel and fuelling equipment.
• Uses company management systems for operations.
• Provides safe access to plant and equipment via clearances, gas testing, permitting and isolations.
• Supports surveillance, inspections and maintenance orders using JDE system.
• Performs basic maintenance and housekeeping in operational areas.
• Supports maintenance and project work to ensure safe interfaces between operations and projects.
• Performs other operational activities as requested by the Terminal Manager.

Skills

HSSE

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Job description

Company 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. And with our recent 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.

Do amazing work

Job Description

Looking for a career change? We would love to hear from you! Comprehensive on the job training will be provided so we strongly encourage people with any type of operational, manufacturing or technical background to apply - such as healthcare workers, laboratory technicians, trades people, process operators and other similar roles.

Reporting to the Gore Bay and White Bay Operations Manager, our Gore Bay Operators are an essential part of our operations team - responsible for the safe handling and storage of fuel products, and facilitating operational, maintenance and product quality activities.

This is a Full-Time, 24/7 shift based role, where collaboration and communication is essential to the safe and efficient operation of the terminal.

Responsibilities

• Shares safety knowledge and understands that 'safety comes first'
• Actively participates in HSSE activities such as safety meetings, hazard identifications, work insights and emergency response planning
• Implements operational procedures safely and efficiently
• Completes monitoring, sampling & testing of fuel and fuelling equipment.
• Use of the company management systems.
• Provides safe access to plant and equipment via work clearances, gas testing, permitting and isolations.
• Surveillance and inspections, supports preventative, follow-on and reactive work orders, using JDE maintenance management system.
• Basic maintenance and housekeeping duties in relation to operational areas.
• Provides support on maintenance and project work, ensuring the interface between operational and project/maintenance activities is safely and efficiently managed.
• Other operational activities as required by the Terminal Manager.

Qualifications

• We are looking for people who can demonstrate a commitment to HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment) and the desire to work and contribute to a high-performing team
• You care about people and want to be part of a tight-knit team, are dependable, detail-oriented and can apply innovative problem-solving skills.
• You are able to demonstrate a curiosity about operations or technology and have a track record in taking ownership and delivering on your promises.
• To be successful in this role you will have a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, good communication skills with a positive and flexible attitude.

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 six 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.

Please note: This role is being sourced through VIVA Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.