Melbourne Based | National Engineering Projects
Import Terminals & Retail Fuel Network
Senior Technical Role | Regular Interstate Travel
United Petroleum is one of Australia's largest independent, Australian-owned petrol and convenience companies, with an extensive retail network and fuel infrastructure operations across Australia.
We are seeking an experiencedSenior Project Mechanical Engineerto join our Melbourne-based team, delivering engineering projects across our petroleum import terminals and national retail network.
This hands‐on role provides exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across our terminals atHastings VIC, Port Alma QLD, Mackay QLD and Bell Bay TAS, together with engineering and capital works across our retail network.
The Opportunity
You will manage engineering projects from concept and design throughtender, construction, implementation, commissioning and operational handover, working closely with operations, HSE, contractors, consultants and suppliers.
Key responsibilities include:
Manage the design, tender process and implementation of a variety of engineering and infrastructure projects.
Deliver terminal upgrades, maintenance projects and asset integrity programs.
Manage aboveground storage tank inspection, maintenance and integrity requirements in accordance withAPI 653.
Support pipeline integrity and maintenance activities in accordance withAS ****.
Provide technical expertise across tanks, piping, pumps, valves, fuel systems and associated infrastructure.
Manage consultants, contractors and specialist service providers, including supervision of site works.




Provide engineering support and deliver infrastructure upgrades across United Petroleum's retail service station network.
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, commissioning and operational handovers.
Ensure projects are delivered safely and in accordance with scope, budget, schedule, quality and regulatory requirements.
About You
To be successful, you will ideally bring:
ABachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Chartered Professional Engineer status, or equivalent recognised credential.
Current registration onEngineers Australia's National Engineering Registerin an appropriate area of practice.
Strong experience managing projects throughdesign, tender, construction, implementation and commissioning.
Experience withAPI 653andAS ****requirements.
Strong contractor management, construction supervision and commissioning experience.
Practical technical judgement and the ability to manage multiple projects across geographically dispersed sites.
A current driver's licence and willingness to undertakeregular interstate travel.
Previous oil company experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.Experience within petroleum terminals, bulk fuel storage or Major Hazard Facilities and knowledge of relevant Australian and API standards will also be highly regarded.
Why Join United Petroleum?
This is an chance to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of engineering projects within a major Australian fuel business, working acrossterminal infrastructure, asset integrity, project delivery and retail fuel infrastructure.
If you are an experienced engineer who enjoys working with operational teams and delivering practical engineering outcomes, we would welcome your application.
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📌 Senior Project Mechanical Engineer – Petroleum & Fuel Infrastructure (Melbourne)
🏢 United Petroleum
📍 Melbourne