Location: Brisbane

Ref#: ATR

Description & Requirements

At Santos, we are an ASX 20 global energy company committed to providing reliable and affordable energy. As part of our team, you will tackle complex challenges in offshore operations.

What you’ll do:

As a Senior Process Safety Engineer, you will provide expert process safety engineering support for our offshore operated assets, driving effective risk management, supporting Safety Case development, and fostering a strong process safety culture to ensure safe and reliable operations. This role is ideally suited to someone with previous offshore oil and gas or FPSO experience who can confidently apply their expertise in a complex operational environment.

- Provide process safety engineering expertise to support secure and reliable offshore operations.
- Lead and support the development, stewardship and technical review of Safety Cases.
- Deliver technical safety assessments and process safety support to operational and project activities.
- Ensure performance standards are developed, maintained and effectively assured.
- Proactively identify and manage process safety risks to protect people, assets and the environment.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective process safety outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiencies and value creation within the process safety function.
- Promote compliance with the Santos Management System, company standards and a strong process safety culture.

What you’ll bring:

- Senior operations or engineering experience within the oil and gas industry.
- Previous experience supporting Offshore/FPSO operations and onshore Major Hazard Facilities.
- Demonstrated experience providing process safety support to operations and projects within the oil and gas sector.
- Proven experience leading Process Hazard Assessments, including HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA studies.
- Strong understanding of offshore regulatory frameworks,



including Safety Case audits and the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety) Regulations 2024.
- Significant experience applying safety assessments, including Bowtie methodology, safety studies and performance standard assurance.
- Solid knowledge of approved codes of practice and process safety management principles.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) and/or RPEQ accreditation.
- Experience with tools such as CMMS, BowTieXP and PHAST, along with Functional Safety Engineering qualifications, HAZID/HAZOP facilitation experience, or exposure to decommissioning and brownfield modifications would be highly regarded.

What you’ll get:

You will work on industry‑leading projects alongside highly skilled professionals and be challenged, supported, and provided with opportunities to learn and grow.

Our Brisbane site offers onsite gym facilities, onsite GP services and other employee benefits that support your health, wellbeing and performance.

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system by 5th August 2026.

A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia 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.

Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

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📌 Senior Process Safety Engineer (Offshore) (Brisbane City)
🏢 Santos
📍 Brisbane City