The Production Team Leader role is responsible for the safe operation of the QGC Midstream LNG facility, based on Curtis Island in the Gladstone region of Queensland, Australia.The role is the most senior person located on the asset outside normal business hours and is considered the company representative for all site matters.

This role is accountable for

- Ownership of Integrated Activity Plan
- Ensuring that the shift operations team safely and reliably execute all day-to-day activities in the process trains, in line with production targets,
- Ensures safe, efficient and compliant plant operations are consistent across all shifts
- ensuring that the ESP (Ensure Safe Production) processes and structures are in place, supported and audited so that day to day tasks and activities of the Production shifts are managed and executed with consistency and with focus on process safety, operational excellence and integrity
- Champion the Process Safety Fundamentals for Operations, and support management of the Asset Integrity- Process Safety mission and KPIs
- Acts as site controller during emergencies and leas the emergency response team
- Holds the legislated role of Site Safety Manager.
- Coaches, mentors and manages shift staff for high performance. Leads shift personnel performance reviews/reports and feedback
- Ensures succession planning and skills development within the shift for flexible shift delivery
- Acts as Isolation Deviation Manager and Permit Authoriser for Permit to Work.
- Leads shift communication including shift team meetings and toolbox talks and assures the conduct of shift team meetings
- Ensures appropriate and timely handover processes from shift to shift
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to maintenance activities
- Ensure that maintenance is executed as required in order to maintain safety and reliability of the plant
- Coordinates the authorisation of repairs to equipment which fall outside normal working hours




- Assists day supervisors in the diagnoses of the cause of equipment malfunction so that maintenance staff can be given clear and concise advice for repair
- Reviews and recommends updates to operational manuals, procedures and instructions. Takes a leading role in ensuring operational readiness (commissioning, procedure writing and general support)
- Ensure proper reporting of all process and HSSE related incidents and leads investigations and follow up activities
- Solid LNG and utilities operational and maintenance knowledge
- Strong process safety focus for application in Major Hazard Facilities.
- This role is classified as an HSSE Critical Leader Position and requires assessment against the applicable HSSE competency standards. The incumbent must maintain the required level of competence, complete any identified gap closure plans, and achieve reassessment within 12 months of appointment.

Skills &Requirements;

- Extensive operational experience in a supervisory role on shift
- Good knowledge of electronic process controls and safeguarding systems
- Solid operational experience working in the petrochemical industry, with LNG experience at all levels
- Demonstrated consciousness of the quality, health, safety security and environment issues on the plant
- Proven experience in leading and supervising teams, with a strong ability to mentor, coach, and develop staff to drive high performance and capability growth.
- Valuable understanding of fundamental operating principles of industrial process systems
- Experienced user of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation
- Positive, open minded and strong ability to interact with other disciplines
- Demonstrates a structured and methodical approach to work, with strong planning, organizational, and people leadership capabilities

What we offer

- You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet.You’llhave the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another.You’llbe able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself. &

📌 Production Team Leader (Gladstone)
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