Operator

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 now have a great opportunity at our Karratha Grease and Lubricants Facilities for an Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Site Coordinator, in this full-time Operator role you will be responsible for the receipt, safe handling and storage of Lubricant and grease products. In addition to supporting the overall safety, operation and maintenance of the Karratha Grease and Lubricants Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Operator surveillance
• Product sampling from tanks and appropriate test points
• Tank and bund water draining
• Monitoring and recording product levels (tank dipping) and movements within the tank and site inventory system
• Preparation and submission of daily stock sheets
• Interceptor operations and storm water management
• Responding to alarm condition
• Valve, transfer and gantry operations
• Work clearances
• Line draining and isolations
• Raising maintenance work notifications
• Undertaking basic housekeeping duties in relation to operational areas, and work area/site
• Tanker loading/unloading
• Flexi-bag unloading
• Hot oil systems operations
• Product quality testing
• Gas testing
• Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
• Ad hoc audits and interaction with drivers and their fleet vehicles for compliance and safe operations
• Participation in HSSE assurance activities, audits, emergency response, work insights in the context of maintaining our safety management systems
• HSSE incident and injury reporting

We are building a diverse and vibrant workforce, and we want to attract the best people! You may have a trade background or have experience in a transport, operational or manufacturing environment. If you have not worked specifically in a lube/grease operation before don’t worry, we will provide you with training and supportive mentoring to bring out your best.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate a passion for safety and have the confidence to speak up when something isn’t right. You care about people and want to be part of a tight knit team, are dependable, detail oriented and can apply innovative problem-solving skills. You are able to demonstrate a curiosity about operations or technology and have a proud track record in delivering on your promises.

To be successful you must demonstrate the following:

• Enthusiasm and commitment to learning and development
• Desire to work with and contribute to a high performing team
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Strong commitment to HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment) and a desire to continuously improve in these areas
• Ability to hold a forklift licence (training will be provided)
• A current drivers licence
• Mechanical aptitude
• People focused, dependable, detail-oriented
• Good communicator with a positive and flexible attitude

Please note that pre-employment medical and health assessment is a requirement of the selection process. Furthermore, the position is subject to ongoing random medical, drug and alcohol testing.

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.

At Viva Energy Australia, we believe flexibility is the new normal. We are open to flexibility options including hybrid, part-time, job-share and flexibility in start and finish times. We are happy to explore what this could look like for you during the recruitment process. 

Please note: This role is being sourced through VIVA Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.