Electrical Instrument Engineer

About Cooper Energy

Cooper Energy is an ASX-listed company, recognised as Australia's first domestic gas producer (to be) certified by Climate Active as a carbon neutral organisation*. As an emerging player, Cooper Energy generates revenue from the discovery, commercialisation, and sale of gas to South-east Australia and low-cost Cooper Basin oil production. Being awarded Climate Active Carbon Neutral Certification, Cooper Energy is taking a lead role in Australia’s sustainable future by commercialising gas, oil and other resources for domestic markets.

Our People

Our people are vital to our success. We strive to be a respected and sought-after employer.  We offer an environment where our people can feel safe, included, recognised, respected, and inspired to grow and perform at their best.  We provide flexibility, learning experiences and care, underpinned by real values.  Our size creates opportunity to know everyone and influence across the business, take on new challenges and learn from some of the industry’s best.  Our performance-based incentives include the opportunity to build equity in a business with a clear growth trajectory.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Electrical Instrument (EI) Engineer will be the Electrical and Instrument Technical Authority and designated subject matter expert providing support to both the Athena Gas Plant and Orbost Gas Plant operations and maintenance teams.

Core Duties and Responsibilities include:

Technical Leadership

• Ensure Cooper Energy’s electrical, instrument and control systems comply with legislation, applicable regulatory and industry standards and with the policies, management standards, protocols and procedures as described in the Cooper Energy Management System (CEMS).
• Implement and maintain effective EI engineering assurance, oversight, and governance processes across all of Cooper Energy’s assets and activities, with particular focus on electrical performance standards.
• Select, implement, maintain, and audit EI standards, as defined in CEMS, for Cooper Energy’s activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimisation in technical processes to support safe and efficient operations.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s EI engineering technical requirements as represented in the corporate management system (CEMS).

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively with the other teams in the Cooper Energy organisation to achieve effective operations and project outcomes, with Operations, HSEC, Maintenance, Projects and Risk teams.
• Support the Operations and Maintenance Teams in delivering positive outcomes in the area of electrical safety and assist in driving technical rigour and discipline across all functions.
• Participate in compliance and technical audits and gate reviews through project phases and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Establish and lead close and effective relationships and cooperation with internal and external stakeholders including Engineering, Health and Safety, Environment, Project Manager(s), Operations, consultants and contractors, state and federal government regulators, and relevant industry groups.
• Apply cross-discipline technical knowledge and provide specialist technical advice, direction, and support to ensure appropriate integration of individual disciplines to maximise overall company engineering performance and to achieve company objectives.

Relationships and Stakeholder Management

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of a positive personal and process safety workplace culture which is aligned to COE’s vision and values.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with operational and technical employees.

Training and Development

• Provide coaching and development of EI engineering requirements with operational and technical employees.
• Identify skill gaps and development needs.
• Conduct EI system assurance requirements in accordance with CEMS.
• Monitor and review work practices, promoting innovation and continuous improvement, and provide leadership in introducing improvements in electrical standards and safety.

About You

Candidates are required to hold Degree qualification in Engineering and/or Science, and ideally a minimum of 7 years’ experience in the Petroleum or related Industry with specific skills in EI Engineering. Experience with onshore, offshore, and subsea operations including wells, production systems, processing plants and asset electrical integrity also desired.

Capabilities and professional competencies include:

• Knowledge on gas and associated liquids process facilities and operating parameters
• Knowledge on safety systems and processes
• Knowledge on regulatory reporting
• Familiarity and understanding of reservoir engineering and petroleum engineering
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of management, staff, and Joint Venture parties

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation with strong values and a clear growth trajectory.