AddressA career with Viva Energy is more than just a job! It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger. The opportunity to join an amazing team committed to supporting our evolving energy needs and helping to build a secure and sustainable energy future.
Our energy helps people reach their destinations, fuels industries, support local businesses and communities. We are proud of the role we play in the local economies where we operate and supporting Australia’s energy security.
Our future plans will support a transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to be part of the change and the solution. People who want to make a difference to ensure our customers, communities, environment and the planet thrive today as well as tomorrow. Will you be part of the energy solution?
Job DescriptionThe Area Technical Manager (ATM) is the technical leader in the movements area of the refinery, managing key process units of the diesel hydrotreater, bitumen manufacturing complex and critical refinery infrastructure including crude tanks, high pressure pipelines and Jetty.
As the ATM you will manage a team of engineers working closely with a multi-disciplinary Asset Team (operations, maintenance and technical) and with the refinery field operators, panel operators and our commercial team.
In this role you will be active in the day to day operations, developing and designing process improvements enhancing profitability, reliability and safety, working alongside a strong team of experienced engineers and leaders will support you, helping you to grow technically and professionally.
QualificationsWe are seeking curious individuals, motivated to innovate and solve problems in a more cost effective manner than the obvious or traditional methods. Your curiosity will see you focused on safety, driving change and innovation.
- Currently hold an engineering qualification and have at least 5 years of (petro) chemical experience as an operational process engineer or similar.
- You will be highly analytical.
- Have demonstrated technical engineering skills, excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Possess strong IT Capabilities across Process simulation software and Plant data extract tools, as well as Excel and Word.
- Be comfortable influencing through others, engaging stakeholder across all levels and leading change.
- Demonstrable experience in identifying areas for improvement and working with technical areas outside of your expertise, making key decisions to improve the reliability and integrity of our assets.
We offer a range of benefits to help you to Grow, Belong and Thrive:
- Challenging roles and meaningful work to help you grow your career
- A leading approach to flexible working.
- Access to a range of best in class wellness initiatives.
- Celebrate you with an extra day of leave for your birthday.
- Generous and flexible parental leave - accrue full time super until your child turns five.
- A competitive package including performance incentives
- Fuel discount
- We pay your permanent and total disability and death cover insurance.
About Us:
At Viva Energy, our purpose is helping people reach their destination. We manufacture, import, blend and deliver energy products through our extensive supply chain network. We are the exclusive Shell licensee in Australia, and supply around a quarter of Australia’s fuel through our network of around 1345 service stations and through our commercial partnerships with some of Australia’s biggest companies.
It’s an exciting time to join Viva Energy, as we play our role in providing safe and reliable fuel supply today while preparing for the lower carbon energies of tomorrow. Our goal is to support the world's evolving energy needs and achieve net zero by 2050. Our future plans include a gas terminal and a solar energy farm, projects to support alternative energies such as renewables and hydrogen, and the development of strategic storage to improve fuel supply security.
Our Culture:
At Viva Energy we aspire to create a great place to work where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to contribute to our success.
Achieving WGEA Employer of Choice accreditation and being certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace by Parents at Work in partnership with UNICEF Australia highlight that we are driven by our people.
We are open to flexibility options including 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.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you would like to be put in contact with a team member from our diversity pillars – Gender, First Nations Peoples, Pride, Culture, Families and Abilities – as you progress through the recruitment process.
