Senior Integrity Engineer - Pipelines

Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one.

At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you.

As a global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.

To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, “How can we?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”)

We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focused and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy.

The difference isn’t just thinking big - it’s delivering on it too.

As part of the team, you’ll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.

What you’ll do:

Join our AU&PNG Upstream Operations team in Brisbane and play a critical role in protecting the integrity of Santos' Papua New Guinea pipeline assets.

As a Senior Pipeline Integrity Engineer, you will lead the delivery of pipeline integrity management, risk-based inspection programs, and Fitness for Service assessments across a geographically challenging and technically demanding operating environment.

This is a high-impact role for an engineer who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking - someone who can navigate complex, multi-regulatory frameworks while keeping safety and asset performance at the centre of every decision.

You will lead the full lifecycle of pipeline integrity across Santos' Papua New Guinea upstream assets, from planning through to execution and continuous improvement.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Develop and optimise Pipeline Integrity Management Plans aligned to regulatory requirements and industry best practice
• Conduct Fitness for Service assessments to evaluate asset condition and remaining life
• Provide Technical Authority guidance to project and operations teams, ensuring integrity risks are identified and managed throughout the asset lifecycle
• Lead engineering solutions and risk mitigation strategies in a high-pressure hydrocarbon environment.
• Drive risk-based inspection programs that balance safety, reliability and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographically dispersed Papua New Guinea pipeline corridors

What you’ll bring:

We are looking for a technically strong engineer with proven experience in pipeline integrity management and a track record of delivering outcomes in complex operating environments.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in pipeline integrity management, including risk-based inspection and Fitness for Service methodologies
• Strong working knowledge of relevant pipeline codes, standards and regulatory frameworks
• Experience operating in multi-regulatory, high-pressure hydrocarbon environments
• The ability to provide Technical Authority guidance and influence engineering decisions at a senior level
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate effectively across diverse teams and geographies
• A commitment to safety and technical excellence in everything you do.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer
• RPEQ

What you’ll get:

Here, you’ll be amongst high-calibre people and get to work on industry-leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.

At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too.

Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance. In Brisbane this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits.

What you’re part of:

Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone

And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us - together.

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 20th November.

A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our ongoing success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.