At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist process engineering support and ensure safe, reliable engineering outcomes.
- Company: Join Santos, a global energy company committed to creating a better world.
- Benefits: Enjoy onsite gym facilities, GP services, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to making a positive impact.
- Why this job: Tackle complex challenges and contribute to sustainable energy solutions.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in process engineering with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
The predicted salary is between 74250 - 90750 $ per year.
Location: Brisbane Ref#: ATR 622630
Description & Requirements
At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. As a global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone. To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, “How can we?” We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. As we strive to achieve our Vision 2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focused and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy.
What you’ll do:
- Based in our Brisbane office, the Senior Process Engineer will provide specialist process engineering support, technical assurance and discipline governance across Midstream & Energy Solutions assets and projects.
- Reporting to the Team Leader Discipline Engineering, the role ensures safe, reliable and compliant engineering outcomes throughout the asset lifecycle.
- Key accountabilities include:
- Perform technical assessments, reviews and assurance of engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with Santos, regulatory and industry requirements.
- Collaborate with process optimisation, operations and maintenance teams to identify and mitigate equipment vulnerabilities, reliability risks and obsolescence challenges.
- Review and assure contractor and vendor engineering deliverables against legislative, corporate and industry standards.
- Support investigations into discipline-related incidents, failures and performance issues, providing technical analysis and recommendations.
- Fulfil the role of Change Advisor within the Management of Change process and provide technical guidance on proposed changes.
- Ensure process safety, asset integrity and personnel safety considerations are embedded throughout project development, design and execution.
- Mentor, coach and develop graduate and early-career engineers to build discipline capability.
- Contribute to discipline engineering planning, forecasting and annual budget development.
- Maintain compliance with the Santos Management System, Delegation of Authority and all applicable company policies and standards.
What you’ll bring:
- You will be experienced in:
- Ten or more years of experience in a process engineering role supporting operations and projects in oil and gas, petrochemical or a similar industry.
- Experience in major hazard facility or refining environments (preferred).
- Strong working knowledge of relevant technical standards and the regulatory framework for the oil and gas industry.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate effectively in a corporate engineering environment.
- Experience mentoring and coaching engineers at graduate or early-career level.
- Eligible for RPEQ and chartered engineering status, with a Bachelor's Degree in engineering.
What you’ll get:
Here, you’ll be amongst high-calibre people and get to work on industry-leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow. At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated.
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. 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.
Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB Tuesday 3rd November 2026. A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply.
Senior Staff Process Engineer in Brisbane employer: Santos Limited
Santos Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, particularly in the dynamic field of leadership and learning. Located in Brisbane, our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and inclusivity, offering unique opportunities to lead impactful global programs while benefiting from a supportive environment that values your contributions. Join us to make a meaningful difference in shaping leadership capabilities across the organisation.
