What''s the roleYou will be responsible for the day-to-day operational activities, troubleshooting, minor maintenance tasks, and acting as the Area Owner for all wells and gathering systems in an assigned geographical area. You will work closely with Production Support Engineers (PSEs) to optimize well performance and investigate issues.What you''ll be doingMore specifically, you will be accountable for:Ensuring the safe operation of assigned well & gathering assets, maximizing Production and Well Availability, with a focus on Operational Excellence, Maintenance Excellence, and Production Optimization within your geographic area.Troubleshooting well sites, hydraulic power units, gathering, and communication systems.Identifying current and potential well site issues through data analysis of trends in production monitoring tools, in collaboration with WRFM PSEs.Undertaking safe start-up, shutdown, and isolation of well sites, completing surveillance and optimization tasks, and conducting downhole failure investigations as directed by PSEs.Fulfilling legal compliance requirements, including emissions inspections and environmental compliance, ensuring MOC Compliance and Front-Line Barrier Health.Maintaining asset integrity of Wells & Gathering Infrastructure.Monitoring the workplace to mitigate hazards, taking appropriate corrective actions, and promoting a reporting culture that emphasizes non-compliance reporting and Goal Zero behaviors.Undertaking minor authorized maintenance tasks and raising properly defined Corrective Maintenance work requests, including work planning and materials management.Focusing on Operational Excellence and Production Optimization initiatives within your area of responsibility.Work Schedule - 15/13 Day Roster (11-hour days)What you bringWe seek professionals with:Cert III in Production Operations or relevant trade qualifications (or equivalent experience/technical aptitude).Experience troubleshooting hydraulic power units, gathering and communication systems, and operating process plant equipment, gas-fired engines, hydraulic motors, and pumps.Intermediate skills in instrumentation, mechanical diagnostics, data analysis, and computing (including Microsoft Office, Maximo CMMS, PI Data & Trending, e-vision PTW, Document Management systems).Ability to perform Safe Systems of Work roles such as Permit Holder and Area Owner, and to optimize well production using available systems and data.Knowledge of policies and procedures related to Production Operations, risk management, and emergency response.Strong commitment to Health, Safety, and Environment, including safe driving behaviors.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, effective communication skills, and team collaboration ability.Willingness to learn, adapt to change, and promote continuous development.Results-oriented, proactive, with high initiative and sound judgment.Application deadline: June 25.What we offerJoin Shell to work with talented, committed colleagues on key energy challenges. We value honesty, integrity, and respect, offering opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and career progression in a supportive environment. Benefits include flexible working, competitive salary, performance bonuses, parental leave, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and access to extensive training programs.We support flexible work arrangements; please specify your preferences in your application. Shell aims to be a diverse and inclusive company and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.Shell in Australia has a rich history since 1901, evolving into a leading natural gas and renewable energy provider, committed to a low-carbon future and technological innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Wellsite Operator