Senior Staff EI&C Reliability Engineer

Location: Brisbane Ref#: Description & Requirements Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one. At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you. As an ASX 20 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?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”) We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focused and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energized to leave a positive legacy. The difference isn’t just thinking big – it’s delivering on it too. As part of the team, you’ll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is. Based in Brisbane with regular travel to PNG, the Senior Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Engineer will provide expert support across electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. You will drive strategies to improve plant and well reliability, mitigate obsolescence, and enhance equipment performance. Acting as SME and technical authority, you’ll identify risks, eliminate defects, and deliver engineering solutions that make a real impact on operations across international sites. Key Responsibilities Ensure adherence to Santos Management System (SMS), Santos Delegation of Authority (DOA), and corporate governance and safety requirements. Provide technical advice and support on electrical, instrumentation, and control engineering for field operations and maintenance teams. Improve and optimise E&I maintenance strategies and methodologies using continuous improvement and reliability-based approaches (RCM, FMECA) to enhance equipment reliability. Develop medium to long-term strategies addressing obsolescence, key equipment vulnerabilities, life cycle management, and EEHA inspection/defect management in line with AS/NZS 60079. Develop, review, and approve maintenance procedures to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operation of equipment. Lead investigations of serious to major E&I events, producing final reports for inclusion in the Process Safety Management system. Conduct proactive technical surveillance on E&I equipment, identifying bad actors & anomalies and implementing corrective actions. Collaborate with engineering and project teams on production replacement, upgrade, and improvement initiatives. Provide technical expertise, governance, and oversight for the EEHA management system, including inspections, dossier management, equipment registers, and IS calculations. Raise, manage, and close Management of Change (MOC) items related to reliability improvements. Mentor junior and graduate E&I engineers, supporting development of PNG national engineers. Provide E&I engineering support for emergency action plans resulting from critical site events. Champion a strong safety culture by implementing and promoting HSE and security policies to maintain a safe working environment. What you’ll bring Proven track record of over a decade in electrical and instrumentation engineering within upstream oil & gas or related industries (engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance/reliability). Strong knowledge of Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls engineering fundamentals and reliability work processes (RCA, FMECA). Experience with reliability-based methodologies (RCM, PM optimisation), electrical power generation, distribution, high voltage transmission lines, and hazardous area installations (AS60079) Competent in installation and maintenance of wide range of E&I equipment including generators, transformers, switchgear as well as instruments covering different types of transmitters and valves. Experience troubleshooting, scoping, supervising, and working with Honeywell safety systems and Allen-Bradley PLCs. Competent in CMMS/ERP systems (SAP preferred). Consistent with Santos Technical Authority Level 3 (TA3) minimum. Eligible for RPEQ (e.g., Chartered Engineer). Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Instrumentation Engineering Advanced knowledge of protection coordination, electrical arc flash, process control instrumentation, and installation/repair of electrical equipment. Technical expertise in Functional Safety, SIL, LOPA, and Bowties. Functional Safety Engineer (TUV). CMRP or CRE. 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. We like it that way. 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. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too. Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance. In Brisbane, this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits. 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 And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us – together. How to Apply Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 11th December 2025 . A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights to apply. 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. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different. Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr