Australia, Brisbane
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 5 years
Closing: 19 January 2025

Introduction

Develop surface facilities and strategies for wellhead, gathering, compression, power, communications, pipelines, and water and brine infrastructure

What are you going to do 

The successful Senior Surface Facilities Engineer will work with multi-disciplinary teams, including geologists, reservoir engineers, production engineers, and field operators, to ensure the seamless integration of surface facilities into overall development strategies.

You will be responsible for:

  • Designing and developing surface facilities for wellhead, gathering systems, compression, power, pipelines, and water/brine infrastructure.
  • Leading the proposal and assessment of development projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables aligned with operational timelines.
  • Identifying and trialing innovative, cost-effective solutions to optimize production and reduce costs.
  • Managing the selection and optimization of surface facilities designs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaborating closely with subsurface teams to evaluate optimization opportunities and alternative development plans.
  • Driving the adoption of production-enhancing initiatives and ensuring their implementation through close engagement with execution teams.
  • Preparing cost and schedule estimates for infrastructure projects during the annual UDP process.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • A degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • RPEQ accreditation (or equivalent).
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in oil and gas surface engineering projects, including gas compression, water treatment, and gathering networks.
  • Experience in both operations and project delivery, with a focus on infrastructure development and optimization.
  • Proficiency in stakeholder engagement, ensuring optimal outcomes for complex development projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects using a gated approval process, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Commitment to safety and process excellence, ensuring projects align with HSE standards.

What we offer 

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mila (Yamila) on y.cabral@brunel.net

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

SM

Scott McAdam

+61 8 942 95633