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Operator - refinery operations

Corio, Victoria💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-19 → 2026-09-26

Core

Safe, reliable, and efficient operation of refinery processing units and associated equipment in a complex, high-hazard environment.

Role type

Senior IC refinery operator

Builds

Fuels and petrochemical products for industry, transport, aviation, and everyday life

Domain

Oil & gas refining / Petrochemical processing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Process unit operation, field operations, start-up/shut-down procedures, permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout, incident investigation, operational log maintenance, risk identification

Preferred skills

Major Hazard Facility (MHF) experience, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) operation, process safety management systems knowledge

Responsibilities

Monitor and operate refinery process units and equipment; Conduct routine plant inspections and field rounds; Start-up, shut-down and isolate plant equipment; Monitor process conditions and respond to abnormal operating situations; Participate in permit-to-work, isolation and lockout/tagout activities; Support maintenance activities through plant preparation and reinstatement; Identify and report safety hazards, operational risks and improvement opportunities; Contribute to incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives; Maintain accurate operational logs and shift handover documentation; Work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance and Technical teams to optimise plant performance

Seniority

Experienced, hands-on IC

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