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About the role
We are seeking a Well Engineer to drive Well Intervention operations within Origin's critical Workover & Well Integrity team, supporting the backbone of APLNG gas production. This role involves full-cycle project management: from evaluating well designs and creating detailed workover programs to overseeing safe, efficient operational execution on increasingly complex wells. You will also be key to managing well integrity (including risk assessment and remediation strategy) and engaging in new technology deployments across artificial lift and life extension programs. This is primarily an office-based role with expected travel to the field
Key Responsibilities
Operational program preparation
Interfacing with Origin Well Site Representatives (WSR’s) to execute well programs and objectives
Utilise the Management of Change (MOC) Framework to manage operational changes/program deviations
Ensuring all well designs and workover operations comply with Origin Standards and government regulations
Continuous improvement of Origin’s Workover operations
Support and or manage deployment of new approaches and technology in workover operations and completion well design and artificial lift.
What will you bring?
You will role model Origin’s values, be self-driven, with ability to be proactive and take initiative. A team player with ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of people across levels, building positive, productive working relationships.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Materials or equivalent)
RPEQ required (or ability to register within 6 months)
Strong knowledge of relevant engineering discipline
Experience in CSG or upstream oil & gas industry is desirable
Experience in risk-based inspection and fitness for service assessments
Experience in failure analysis, and developing and implementing asset integrity strategies
Knowledge of defect elimination process (e.g., RCA)
Adequate experience in Corrosion Management and FMEA
Desirable
Completions & Workover engineering / operational experience within Queensland CSG industry.
Previous portion of carreer spent in the field on the operational front line.
Experienced and conversant in other upstream technical disciplines such as petroleum engineering, projects construction, geoscience and environment.
High level understanding of holistic multi-disciplinary oil and gas upstream development and operating business.
An interest and/or skillset in automation / digitalisation.
So, why join us?
Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!
Origin - Where good change happens
At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.
Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.
Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/
Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.
Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
Origin is one of Australia's leading energy companies, exploring, generating and delivering energy to over 4 million customer accounts. Our purpose – getting energy right for our customers, communities and planet – drives everything we do.
As Australia's largest energy retailer, we have an important role to play in providing electricity, natural gas, solar and LPG to Australian communities and work every day to make energy more affordable, more sustainable, smarter and easier for our customers.
We are committed to leading the transition to a cleaner energy future and believe our company, and the energy industry more broadly, should be at the forefront of action to reduce carbon emissions. Origin was the first Australian company to set an emissions reduction target endorsed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) – aiming to halve our Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 2032, as we work towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Through the Origin Energy Foundation, we support programs that use education to help break the cycle of disadvantage and empower young Australians to reach their potential, contributing more than $27 million to support community organisations since 2010.
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