Senior Operator - Kalgoorlie

Viva Energy Group; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Energy Group is hiring a Senior Operator at the Kalgoorlie Terminal to ensure safe operation, maintenance and efficiency of fuel handling and storage. This is a full-time on-site role requiring strong HSSE focus and practical mechanical skills.

You will manage product transfers, sampling, testing and daily stock reporting, while coordinating with drivers and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Training for forklift operation is available if needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and flexible attitude.
• Passion for HSSE and willingness to speak up when something isn’t right.
• Mechanical aptitude and practical problem solving.
• People-focused, dependable and detail-oriented.
• Customer service mindset is essential.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to site needs.
• Forklift licence held or training provided.
• Operational/manufacturing experience, especially with dangerous goods, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, operation and maintenance of Kalgoorlie Terminal.
• Receipt, safe handling and storage of fuel products.
• Carry out maintenance tasks and product quality checks (transfers, sampling, testing).
• Raise maintenance notifications, issue work clearances, perform gas testing and LOTO.
• Operate hot oil systems, Interceptor, and manage storm water.
• Handle valve, transfer and gantry operations; coordinate shipping, bunkering, rail/tanker loading.
• Participate in HSSE assurance activities, audits and emergency response.
• Undertake housekeeping and liaise with drivers for safe operations.

Skills

Strong communication

HSSE focus

Mechanical aptitude

People oriented

Customer service

Problem solver

Forklift licence

Dangerous goods

Job description

Company Description

Do amazing work

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 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.

Job Description

We now have a great opportunity at our Kalgoorlie Terminal for a Senior Operator to join our team. This full-time role would suit someone that wants to stay active and has an interest in the petroleum industry.

Responsibilities

• Overall safety, operation and maintenance of Kalgoorlie Terminal.
• Receipt, safe handling and storage of fuel products.
• Operational tasks associated with maintenance and product quality including product transfers, product sampling and testing.
• Raising maintenance work notifications, work clearances, gas testing, permitting, and Lock out Tag out.
• Hot oil systems operations, Interceptor operations and storm water management
• Valve, transfer and gantry operations.
• Shipping, bunkering, and Rail/Tanker loading/unloading.
• Emergency response and incident control.
• Preparation and submission of daily stock sheets.
• Participation in HSSE assurance activities, audits, emergency response, work insights in the context of maintaining our safety management systems.
• Undertaking basic housekeeping duties in relation to operational areas, and work area/site.
• Ad hoc audits and interaction with drivers and their fleet vehicles for compliance and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with a positive and flexible attitude.
• Strong passion and commitment to HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment) and confidence to speak up when something isn’t right.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• People focused, dependable, detail-oriented.
• Customer service skills.
• Innovative problem-solver who has ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Ability to hold a forklift licence (training will be provided).
• Operational or manufacturing environment experience (ideally in the dangerous goods industry) is desirable.

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 five 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.

At Viva Energy Australia, we believe flexibility is the new normal. We are open to flexibility options including hybrid, part-time, job-share and flexibility in start and finish times. We are happy to explore what this could look like for you during the recruitment process.

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