Team Leader Optimisation

Santos Limited; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Onsite GP services

Employee benefits

Job summary

Santos Limited in Brisbane is seeking a Team Leader Gas & Liquids Optimisation to lead the process engineering support across our Major Hazard Facilities, based in Brisbane with regular site visits. You will manage people, systems and resources to deliver process engineering and operations support while driving optimisation and carbon reduction opportunities.

We are looking for a highly capable leader with 10+ years of chemical/process engineering experience, a degree in Chemical Engineering (or

Qualifications

• 10+ years of chemical/process engineering experience, preferably in Oil and Gas.
• Eligibility for RPEQ (e.g., Chartered Engineer status).
• Proven leadership experience managing engineers, tradespeople, and/or operators.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, engineering design practices, and industry standards.
• Experience developing and maintaining surveillance management plans and equipment management programs.
• CPEng certification and/or an MBA will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering support across Major Hazard Facilities with focus on optimisation and carbon reduction.
• Manage people, systems, processes and resources with site-based duties in Brisbane.
• Partner with Maintenance & Operations Leaders to meet production and efficiency targets.
• Drive operational efficiency, margin improvement and cost reduction in gas and liquids processing.
• Lead continuous process optimisation including energy efficiency projects and loss minimisation.
• Develop and optimise Surveillance Management Plans and related strategies.
• Champion risk management and a strong process safety culture with barrier ownership.
• Provide technical authority for Engineering Discipline Reviews, MoC, and hazard studies.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Operations Engineers in day-to-day optimisation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Process optimization

Risk management

EHS compliance

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Chemical Engineering

RPEQ eligibility

CPEng certification (desirable)

MBA (desirable)

Job description

Location:

Brisbane

Ref#:

ATR 619506

Description & Requirements

Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one.

At Santos, we dowork that matters and always have.When you join us, so willyou.

As a global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.

To makeithappen, we work asOne Teamand ask ourselves, “How can we?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”)

We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists.And aswe strive to achieve our Vision2040,we’ve got our sights set on aculturethat is focussed and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy.

The difference isn’t just thinking big – it’s delivering on it too.

As part of the team, you’ll tackleone of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.

What you’ll do:

Join Santos as Team Leader Gas & Liquids Optimisation and lead the process engineering support across our Major Hazard Facilities at Moomba, Port Bonython, and Varanus Island. Based in Brisbane with frequent site visits, you will manage people, systems, processes, and resources to deliver process engineering and operations support while driving optimisation and carbon reduction opportunities.

Key accountabilities include:

• Partner with Maintenance & Operations Leaders to meet production and efficiency targets across our Major Hazard Facilities.
• Drive operational efficiency, margin improvement, and cost reduction initiatives across gas and liquids processing.
• Lead continuous process optimisation, including energy efficiency projects, FFV reduction, and loss minimisation.
• Develop and optimise Surveillance Management Plans and strategies for safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Champion risk management, EHS compliance, and a strong process safety culture built on barrier ownership and early intervention.
• Provide technical authority for Engineering Discipline Reviews, Management of Change, and hazard studies.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Operations Engineers in day-to-day optimisation and troubleshooting.

What you’ll bring:

We are looking for a highly capable and results-driven process engineering leader with deep expertise in gas and liquids processing within the Oil and Gas industry. Your ability to lead people, drive operational excellence, and deliver tangible optimisation outcomes across major hazard facilities will be key to your success. You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• 10+ years of chemical/process engineering experience, preferably in Oil and Gas.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Eligibility for RPEQ (e.g., Chartered Engineer status).
• Proven leadership experience managing engineers, tradespeople, and/or operators.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, engineering design practices, and industry standards.
• Experience developing and maintaining surveillance management plans and equipment management programs.
• CPEng certification and/or an MBA will be highly regarded.

What you’ll get:

Here, you’llbe amongst high-calibre peopleand get to work onindustry-leading projects. We don’t shy away fromsolving tough problems at pace.We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.

At Santos, we’recommitted to creating a workplace whereeveryonecan thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated.Join us, and you’llplaya rolein this too.

Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance. InBrisbane this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits

What you’re part of:

Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone

And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us – together.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.