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 a 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 focussed and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised 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

What You’ll Do

Join the Santos Brisbane Engineering team and play a key role in supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our assets. You will work closely with operations, maintenance, projects and engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.

Key accountabilities include

- Ownership of Reliability Management Plans (RMPs) to meet reliability, safety and cost outcomes for our assets
- Provide technical advice and support to operations and maintenance teams in a fast-paced setting
- Improve and optimise maintenance strategies using reliability-based methodologies (Reliability Centred Maintenance, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, and Defect Elimination)
- Mitigate equipment obsolescence and vulnerabilities
- Ensure maintenance is performed effectively through appropriate procedures and practices in compliance with legislation and corporate standards
- Lead reliability investigations & assurance including reporting for senior management




- Provide proactive technical surveillance on equipment, report anomalies and drive timely resolution
- Lead and review management of change for reliability-based initiatives
- Provide technical input and assurance of minor capital upgrade projects
- Build strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and vendors to promote continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

- Degree qualification in mechanical engineering or a related discipline. Chartered status or eligibility (CPEng/RPEQ) will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience within oil and gas, energy, petrochemical or similar industrial environments. Major hazard facility background will be highly regarded.
- Familiarity with relevant engineering standards
- Experience with maintenance practices and reliability principles
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and operational stakeholders.
- Experience with CMMS such as SAP

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 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 Thursday 27th of 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.

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.

📌 Mechanical, Rotating, and Reliability Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Santos
📍 Brisbane