• We have an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity for a Senior Engineer (Gas and Pipelines)
• $154,039 - $168,680 base salary plus 11.5% super
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements are availableOur purpose is to keep Victorians energy safe and ensure energy is used confidently. Through education, regulation and enforcement, we work to ensure that energy safety, supply and efficiency are a priority in Victoria and something our customers can be confident in. Our people come from a wide range of professions with diverse skills and experience driving the success of Energy Safe Victoria.
About the opportunity We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Senior Engineer (Gas and Pipelines) responsible for delivering compliance services to regulated energy entities that own and operate both gas and non-gas licensed pipelines, government partners and the Victorian community.
You will contribute by: Review and assess safety cases and safety management plans to ensure they are fit for purpose and provide guidance and formal feedback to companies to meet their obligations under relevant legislation and within Energy Safe requirements to mitigate potential hazards and risks so far as practicable.Prepare and present to Safety Case Evaluation Panel and Commission for the acceptance of safety cases and safety management plans.Prepare audit tools and reports, lead safety case and safety management plan compliance and acceptance audits, ensuring to close out actions originated from acceptance audit.Review, assess and provide timely advice and recommendations to Energy Safe management and licensees on consent to operate, construct a building within 3m of a licensed pipeline, suspension, decommissioning works, and construction safety management plans for new project works, repairs, alterations.Manage Energy Safe involvement in the licensing process, including stakeholder relationships with licence applicants and Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA); and interaction with industry and government in response to major infrastructure projects.Liaise and provide regulatory guidance to industry, government peak bodies Energy Safe management and Victorian community on infrastructure safety including emergencies and changes relevant to Victorian legislation, Australian standards, codes, and practices.Liaise with industry for the timely submission of safety case and safety management plans due for revision, quarterly KPI reports, annual integrity reports, and incident reports.Provide advice during the investigation of infrastructure incidents in accordance with regulatory requirements and prepare technical reports, make enquiries, and support evidence gathering for prosecutions.Provide regular reports, analysis, and recommendations to management and where necessary, prepare direction letters.To be successful, you'll have: Relevant tertiary qualification in engineeringRelevant experience of more than 7 years in gas and pipeline industry.Expert knowledge of the principles and application of safety management and knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and standards.Comprehensive understanding and prior experience with safety management systems and formal safety assessment frameworks.Prior experience in auditing will be favourably considered.Knowledge of Gas Safety Act 1997, Pipelines Act 2005 as well as Australian standards such as AS2885, AS 2832.1Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills and ability to interpret and apply relevant safety standards in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, and standards.Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to work cohesively with all internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive regulatory outcomes.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and decision making to resolve issues relating to safety.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to prepare authoritative reports, present to industry and government departments, and negotiate and resolve conflict.High level of organisational and planning skills and the ability to work with limited supervision.Previous regulatory experience (desired).How to applyPlease refer to the available position description to assess your suitability and submit your current resume and cover letter via the Apply button. Applications will not be accepted via email.
Energy Safe will conduct relevant checks about applicants and the information provided with an application including reference checks and a satisfactory National Police Check.
Energy Safe Victoria values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our organisation and welcomes and celebrates diversity. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community that we are here to protect. We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may value or require to either the recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support. For a confidential discussion, please contact Human Resources via ******.
Applications close at midnight 20 November 2024. This advertisement may close prior to the closure date without notice, if a high volume of applications is received, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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