Refinery Operations Operator — Safety-Driven & Efficient

Viva Energy; Geelong; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Energy operates the Geelong Refinery in Australia and is seeking experienced Operators to join our safety‑critical, shift-based team. You will monitor refinery processing units, perform field rounds and respond to upsets while upholding strict safety and regulatory standards.

You will engage in start‑up and shutdown activities, contribute to continuous improvement and work with Operations, Maintenance and Technical teams to optimise plant performance in a high‑hazard environment.

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

Viva Energy operates the Geelong Refinery in Australia and is seeking experienced Operators to join our safety‑critical, shift-based team. You will monitor refinery processing units, perform field rounds and respond to upsets while upholding strict safety and regulatory standards.

You will engage in start‑up and shutdown activities, contribute to continuous improvement and work with Operations, Maintenance and Technical teams to optimise plant performance in a high‑hazard environment.