Autonomous Project Engineer – Fuel Terminal Upgrades

TRS Staffing Solutions; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Oil Services Limited (NZOSL) seeks a Project Engineer to manage full lifecycle of engineering projects—from concept to commissioning. You’ll deliver upgrades and maintenance to bulk fuel storage tanks, pipelines, and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Lead planning, risk management, budgeting, and contractor oversight, while driving post-project reviews and continuous improvement in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering (mechanical, civil, or related).
• Proven experience managing engineering projects in oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure.
• Familiarity with inspection, repair, and maintenance standards.
• Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent budgeting, reporting, and risk management capabilities.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, risk management, budgeting, and execution.
• Manage contractors and service providers to deliver safe, compliant outcomes.
• Oversee technical reviews including HAZOPs and HITRAs.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE and other relevant standards.
• Contribute to asset management planning and engineering documentation.
• Conduct post-project reviews and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting & cost control

Risk management

Communication

HAZOPs & HITRAs awareness

Collaborative mindset

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/civil)

Tools

Inspection technologies

Job description

New Zealand Oil Services Limited (NZOSL) seeks a Project Engineer to manage full lifecycle of engineering projects—from concept to commissioning. You’ll deliver upgrades and maintenance to bulk fuel storage tanks, pipelines, and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Lead planning, risk management, budgeting, and contractor oversight, while driving post-project reviews and continuous improvement in a safety-focused environment.