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Santos is a global energy company committed to increasingly cleaner energy and fuels production, with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and North America.

We are currently PNG’s largest single investor and most active explorer, operating all the country’s producing oil fields and holding an extensive appraisal and exploration portfolio. Our aspirations and strategies reflect our genuine commitment to making a meaningful contribution to the lives of Papua New Guineans.

At Santos, our commitment is to be a global leader in the transition to cleaner energy and clean fuels, by helping the world decarbonise to reach net-zero emissions in an affordable and sustainable way.

Santos is one of Australia’s biggest domestic gas supplier, a leading Asia Pacific LNG supplier and is committed to supplying the critical fuels such as oil and gas in a more sustainable way through decarbonising projects such as the Moomba CCS project.

For more than 65 years, Santos has been working in partnership with local communities, providing local jobs and business opportunities, safely and sustainably developing its natural gas resources, and powering industries and households.

What you’ll do:

This role will provide technical expertise and leadership for timely, high-quality, and safe Electrical/Instrumentation maintenance and installations across the Oil and Gas field, including wellheads, flowlines, processing, and camp facilities.

This position is a 28/28 FIFO roster located in Iagifu Ridge.

Key accountabilities include:

• Maintain turbine-driven compressors, generators, and diesel equipment.
• Manage electrical and instrument maintenance for various fixed and portable systems.
• Plan and execute equipment isolations (high voltage, low voltage, mechanical, and process systems).
• Conduct and report on hazardous area inspections.
• Lead troubleshooting and completion of electrical/instrument tasks.
• Verify maintenance reports, calibrations, and inspection documentation.
• Mentor and train team members and apprentices.
• Drive continuous improvement and support planning reviews.
• Escalate issues and delays to supervisors promptly.
• Ensure compliance with Santos control of work and isolation procedures.
• Oversee work management processes (SAP, materials, timekeeping, closures).
• Uphold Santos values, behaviours, and life-saving rules at all times, setting an example for team members.
• Report all safety, environmental, and operational incidents.

What you’ll bring:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to join our team in a dynamic oil & gas environment. Your high level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to manage complex maintenance tasks in high-risk environments is key, along with:

• Substantial post-trade E&I experience in mining, oil & gas, or heavy industry.
• Extensive experience with Solar Turbines or equivalent engines, compressors, and generators.
• Strong background in maintaining fixed and portable diesel generators, remote power systems, and UPS.
• Hands-on experience with HV & LV electrical systems, including switching.
• Detailed knowledge of E&I maintenance and installations in oil & gas facilities.
• Competence in hazardous area equipment (EEHA) installation, maintenance, and inspection.
• Leadership skills with experience mentoring and guiding small teams in high-risk, compliance-driven settings.

Desired qualifications would include HV switching certificate, EEHA 5-day operating and maintaining, and Cert. IV Training and Assessment.

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.

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 9 July 2025.

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

Potential Scams

There are a number of fake adverts that are impersonating Santos Limited, in these instances you will receive an e-mail from a generic e-mail address. We do not make offers without interviews or due diligence taking place. You will know if an advert is genuine if you are directed to the Santos company careers page to apply which is https://recruitment.santos.com/

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#23884" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.