A 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?

Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery employs around 700 people and supplies over 50 percent of Victoria’s and 10 percent of Australia’s fuel.

The refinery can process up to 120,000 barrels of oil per day, manufacturing petrol, diesel, LPG, jet fuel, avgas, bitumen, specialty solvents for a wide range of industries.  We are now seeking a Process Engineer to join our high-performing team.

Reporting to the Area Technical Manager, you operate within the area of Diesel Hydrodesulphuriser / Bitumen Manufacturing and Oil movements to assess, analyse, and deliver effective chemical process outcomes to improve the reliability and integrity of the refinery.

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 great team of experienced engineers who will support your growth technically and professionally while delivering key products to the Australian Economy. 

The right candidate will enjoy solving complex operational problems, improving plant performance and downtime, and optimising an integrated facility for economics and energy efficiency. The role includes robust stakeholder engagement across the Refinery leadership teams, economics and scheduling and process control.

Join the Geelong Refinery and you will be a part of an exciting industry, with a strong future and an opportunity to change the energy landscape for Victoria.

• You are a degree qualified Chemical / Process Engineer experienced in the petrochemical (or related heavy industry) sector.
• You hold operational experience in petrochemical processes.
• You are experienced with process simulation software / IT (e.g., HYSYS and Plant data extract tools).
• MS Office skills in Excel, Word etc.
• Skilled at influencing through others and an ability to engage stakeholders across all levels.
• Experienced in identifying areas for improvement and able to work cross functionally with other technical areas of the site.
• Experience with HAZOP and other Risk Analysis (e.g., LOPA) is beneficial.

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
• 25% 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.

Applications close Wednesday, 16 October 2024

**Note:  Only applications from candidates who hold full working rights for permanent employment in Australia will be considered.