Future Fuels HSSE Senior Safety Advisor

Job Description

Based at our Lytton Refinery in Brisbane. Fixed Term opportunity working full time hours until December 2025. Be part of an exciting project to secure Australia’s long-term fuel supply. About Ampol We are proud of our heritage. We have been powering better journeys for all Australians for over 100 years. As Australia’s very own fuel brand, we are committed to making those journeys easier by meeting Australia’s needs at every step with the care and service we all deserve. And, as we grow, we continue to evolve to ensure we have low carbon solutions that will meet the needs of our customers well into the future. As part of the energy transition for transport fuels, we are undertaking a major upgrade to our oil refinery located in Lytton, Queensland, to accommodate changes to fuel standards regulated by the Commonwealth Government. The upgrade is known as the ‘Ampol Future Fuels Gasoline Desulfurisation Project’ to secure Australia’s long-term fuel supply by ensuring our sovereign refining capability meets our needs during an emergency and into the future. The Project will contribute to improved fuel efficiency within Queensland and Australia, resulting in reduced running costs for users and consumers and will also serve to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; contributing to emissions reduction targets; and lowering health costs associated with air quality issues. About the role: Assist the HSSEQ Manager with implementation of the Lytton Refinery Future Fuels Project suite to deliver compliance with mandated Australian fuel quality specifications for end 2025. The Future Fuels HSSE Safety Advisor will work closely with the HSSE Manager, HSSE Team, and EPC Contractor to help deliver required HSSE outcomes and Ampol OEMS for the Future Fuels Project by providing subject matter expertise for construction, completions, commissioning, start-up and thereby supporting Future Fuels to maintain compliance with relevant safety legislation & licenses (e.g. Work Health and Safety) audits and incident investigations. The position is based at the Lytton Refinery with full-time engagement until December 2025 and career development opportunities within the broader business or ongoing projects. Key responsibilities: Ensuring safety systems relating to personal safety are developed, implemented, monitored, and continuously improved. Review contractor compliance with their HSEMS Plans and Ampol Contractor Safety Management policy - identify and report improvements in systems and processes to senior management via governance to ensure shortcomings in the plans, system design, and control effectiveness. Lead complex HSE investigations, monitor closeout actions. Support the development of Ampol Audit & Assurance Plans, including with corporate functions. Deliver HSSE reviews in Execution Phase. Manage Critical Risk Assessments in line with Ampol Critical Risk Framework. Engage with regulators and other internal & external stakeholders on HSE matters. Ensure that direct reports have role clarity and accountability is well understood across all Project activities. Assist the HSSE Manager to manage the HSSE Team against the HSSE Management plan. Align & integrate HSSE in the field with Operations, EPC Contractor & Turnaround teams. Key skills and experience: Experience in large, complex hydrocarbon projects in LNG, Refining or similar industry with brownfield and greenfield scopes in a client-side role. Demonstrated experience in client-side HSSE management in complex contracting environments including brownfield, greenfield EPC. Experience of HSSE Management in an Australian Major Hazards Facility environment. Experience and expertise in behavioural safety tools and investigation techniques. Experience in IR management in an Australian environment. Working knowledge of risk engineering & risk management concepts. Systemic thinking and applied problem solving to get to root cause. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciple project management team. Ability to review/develop HSSE documents. We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders. We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to apply for roles with Ampol. #J-18808-Ljbffr