Asset Engineering Lead at Viva Energy Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Asset Management, Engineering, Risk Management, Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Safety, Incident Investigation, Technical Guidance, Maintenance Programs, Capital Investment, Team Leadership, Safety Reviews, Performance Monitoring, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Diversity and Inclusion

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Company Description Do amazing work A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia’s evolving energy and convenience needs. We’re a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we’ve been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years. Our plans for the future support Australia’s energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. And our recent acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience. At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward. We have a great opportunity for an Asset Engineering Lead to join our Supply Chain Engineering team. You will lead a national team of Asset Engineers who support Viva Energy’s Supply Chain Infrastructure Assets (terminals, depots and airport fuel facilities). This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane and will require some interstate travel. Job Description Lead and coach a multi-disciplined team of engineers to optimise asset performance whilst managing asset risk and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop multi-year maintenance programs and capital investment programs to maximise business value and asset availability. Provide engineering support to the operations and maintenance teams through technical guidance, incident investigations and safety reviews. Identify and implement improvements to our asset management processes and drive consistency in our engineering standards. Monitor and report on asset performance, risk and compliance metrics. Work closely with the Supply Chain Maintenance Manager to manage the performance and capability of maintenance contractors. Foster a safe and inclusive work environment that encourages new ways of working, adoption of new technologies and increased investment efficiency. Qualifications About you: Degree qualified in engineering with a minimum of 8 years experience in the oil and gas, petrochemical, mining or similar heavy industry sector. Solid technical knowledge of operations, maintenance and project requirements in a major hazard facility. Able to positively influence a diverse stakeholder group that includes senior management, operations, contractors and suppliers. Experience in an operating environment that requires the assessment and management of complex process safety and asset integrity risks. Additional Information About Viva Energy Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that’s how we get the best outcomes. Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles. Please note: This role is being sourced through VIVA Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies. Only applications from candidates holding full working rights for employment in Australia will be considered. Applications close Monday, 8 December November 2025

Responsibilities

Lead and coach a multi-disciplined team of engineers to optimize asset performance while managing asset risk and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop maintenance and capital investment programs to maximize business value and asset availability.