Operator - Refinery Operations

Geelong Careers; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Energy operates the Geelong refinery and is seeking an Operator to monitor and safely run refinery processing units. The role involves shift-based coverage, field rounds, and handling start-ups/shut-downs in line with procedures.

You will monitor equipment performance, log activities, and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and Technical teams to optimise plant performance while contributing to safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate refinery process units and equipment.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and field rounds.
• Start-up, shut-down and isolate plant equipment in accordance with operating procedures.
• Monitor process conditions and respond to abnormal operating situations.
• Participate in permit-to-work, isolation and lockout/tagout activities.
• Support maintenance activities through plant preparation and reinstatement.
• Identify and report safety hazards, operational risks and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate operational logs and shift handover documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance and Technical teams to optimise plant performance.

Job description

Job Description

As an Operator, you will be responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of refinery processing units and associated equipment. Working as part of a shift-based operations team, you will monitor plant performance, conduct field operations, respond to process upsets and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You will play a key role in ensuring our refinery operates safely, efficiently and in compliance with all regulatory and operational requirements.

• Monitor and operate refinery process units and equipment.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and field rounds.
• Start-up, shut-down and isolate plant equipment in accordance with operating procedures.
• Monitor process conditions and respond to abnormal operating situations.
• Participate in permit-to-work, isolation and lockout/tagout activities.
• Support maintenance activities through plant preparation and reinstatement.
• Identify and report safety hazards, operational risks and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate operational logs and shift handover documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance and Technical teams to optimise plant performance.

About The Employer

At Viva Energy, we play a critical role in supplying the energy that keeps Australia moving. Our Geelong Refinery is one of Australia's most important petrochemical facilities, processing crude oil into a wide range of fuels and products that support industry, transport, aviation, and everyday life.