Queensland, Australia

Job Family Group:

Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

December 3, 2025

Business Unit:

Integrated Gas

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What's the role

The Operations Engineer role is part of the Midstream operation/production support organisation.

The role will support the Midstream organisation in safe operation and optimisation of LNG facility, all field assets and equipment. The role involves supporting the Production Support Manager/shift teams for short-term delivery of operational outcomes against the business plan.

What you'll be doing

The Operations Engineer role responsibilities include the following:

• Oversee and support process control changes, implementations within Midstream facility. (e.g. APC, controller tuning, etc.)
• Implement Ensure Safe Production (ESP) processes and workflows to ensure safe production standards.
• Assist in assurance reviews of daily tasks by Production shift teams per ESP practices.
• Support Operations Specialists in managing ESP deferment elements with continuous improvement focus.
• Help manage Asset Integrity and Process Safety for QGC Midstream Operations, maintaining process safety fundamentals.
• Coordinate Management of Change (MOC) across its lifecycle, acting as focal point and Responsible Job Person when assigned.
• Serve as focal point for Proactive Technical Monitoring actions and implementation.
• Coordinate Alarm Management activities, including meetings and follow-up actions.
• Optimise operating variables daily with shift teams and engineering to maximise plant efficiency.
• Lead flare reduction initiatives and review operational GHG reduction opportunities monthly.
• Capture operational tasks into procedures, support HSSE incident investigations, risk assessments, Software Change Requests (SCRs), and process control changes.

What you bring
To succeed in this role, you will need:

Process or Chemical engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience, with post-graduation experience in either LNG, gas processing, refining or chemicals industries.

Skills and Requirements

• Knowledge level in process/chemical engineering systems to support the Production Support Manager in the MOC process to prioritise and direct the engineering change process for HSSE and/or production gains.
• Experience in providing support for process control changes and implementation, including advanced process control (APC) strategies, controller tuning, and related activities.
• Ability to define issues, collect data, draw initial conclusions, and support development and implementation of gap closure plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organisational levels and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven organisational and task management abilities, delivering high-quality outputs and meeting KPI-driven monthly requirements aligned with business plans.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement practices and experience applying them to enhance processes and performance.
• Knowledge level in Permit to Work systems including implementation of new policies and procedures would be advantageous.

APPLICATION PERIOD WILL RUN UNTIL DECEMBER-17.

After you submit your application, you will receive an email providing a link to an online assessment that is a mandatory part of the process and has a validity period. The email will come from Shell (HireVue) - please check your spam/junk mailbox if you do not see the email. Once completed, your application will be reviewed to determine next steps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress professionally as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours when applicable.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

Note: We are keen to support flexible working arrangements, subject to local regulations and legislative frameworks. If this is of interest to you, please describe in your application the type of flexible working arrangements for which you would like to be considered (e.g., part-time, job share).

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world's most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.

We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesn't feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now, we'd still love to hear from you. Consider creating a profile in our Talent Community so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may align with your skills.

Shell in Australia

Shell has operated in Australia since 1901. From operating Australia's first oil refinery, which was central to meeting Australia's fuel needs, to fuelling the first Qantas commercial flight in the 1920s, to playing a foundation role in building some of Australia's largest and most innovative natural resource developments.

Throughout this 124-year relationship the needs of our customers and the nation have changed and we have continued transforming our portfolio to meet these needs. Today, we are a leading natural gas producer and are playing our part in the transition to a low-carbon future by investing in the power sector, renewable energy sources and carbon abatement activities.

Shell has a significant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) business in Australia that makes a valuable contribution to today's energy supply. This integrated gas portfolio includes our two Shell-operated gas production and liquefaction businesses, Shell QGC in Queensland and Prelude Floating LNG offshore in Western Australia, and our joint venture interests in Gorgon and North West Shelf in Western Australia and Arrow Energy in Queensland.

Today, Shell's portfolio in Australia also includes zero- and low-carbon energy businesses such as commercial and industrial retailer, Shell Energy carbon farming specialist, Select Carbon the 120MW Gangarri solar development; residential energy retailer, Powershop Australia a 49% stake in WestWind Australia a 50% share of Kondinin Energy and several grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Solutions projects. High quality Shell branded fuels and lubricants are available right across Australia, through an exclusive brand license arrangement with Viva Energy.

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