Santos 2027 Process Plant Traineeship

Programmed / PERSOLKELLY; Roma; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Accommodation provided

Nationally recognised qualification

Learn from industry leaders

Job summary

Programmed, in partnership with Santos, offers a 24-month Process Plant Operations Traineeship commencing February 2027 in the Maranoa region of Queensland. You will gain a Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (PMA30120) and hands-on experience with rotating equipment, compressors and separators.

The role involves on-the-job and classroom learning across local sites, with 12-hour shifts on a 2 week roster out of Roma.

Qualifications

• Must be committed to safety, quality and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team and contribute to results.
• Driver's licence desirable or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Operate valves, pumps and equipment and monitor flows, temperatures and pressures.
• Carry out daily tasks to ensure equipment is maintained and operating at a high level.
• Identify production problems and assist with planning of maintenance and plant shutdowns.

Job description

Committed to creating jobs for the future in the local Maranoa community, Programmed in partnership with Santos, are offering a traineeship to commence in February 2027. This could be your chance to start an exciting and rewarding career in the Energy Industry.

The Position:

Process Plant Operations Traineeship

• 24-month nominal term traineeship
• Earning a Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (PMA30120)
• Work on rotating equipment, compressors and separators
• Learn how to monitor and maintain production processes by using sophisticated computerized control equipment
• Carry our daily tasks to ensure that the equipment is maintained and operating at a high level.
• Control production processes and product quality
• Deal with production upsets and equipment malfunctions
• Operate valves, pumps and equipment
• Monitor flows, temperatures and pressures
• Administer permit to work and assist with planning of equipment maintenance and plant shutdown
• Identifying any possible production problems

You will gain technical knowledge on hydrocarbon (natural gas) processing systems and develop skills. Your training will involve both on-the-job and classroom-based learning, both at local sites and registered training organisations.

To be successful you will be:

• An Australian citizen or permanent resident who resides in Queensland
• Able to work flexible hours including 12-hour shifts on a 2 week on/off roster out of Roma
• A team player with a willingness to actively contribute to achieving results
• A high commitment to safety, quality and attention to detail and procedures
• Passionate about building a career in the Energy Industry
• Completed, or about to complete, Year 12 with a pass in Mathematics, English and a Science subject is highly regarded or any Vocational Education and Training
• Hold or be willing to obtain a drivers licence at the time of appointment.

Benefits of these roles include:

• A highly competitive salary
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Even time roster 2:2
• Opportunity to learn from industry leaders
• Accommodation provided whilst attending training blocks
• A dedicated Training Coordinator to support you in your chosen field
• Nationally recognised qualification on completion
• A solid foundation to build a successful career.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and school leavers to submit an application.

Application Close Date: Wednesday, 12th August 2026

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.