Shift Operator

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

Ready to step into a role where every day counts?

Join us as a Shift Operator and play a vital part in keeping our operations running safely, and reliably at the Kwinana Energy Hub. A position where your contribution delivers sustainable, competitive energy for WA communities.

In this dynamic position, you’ll be part of the operations team, ensuring the smooth performance of terminal operations in line with bp’s world‑class standards. This is a hands‑on, multi-skilled role where no two days are the same.

You’ll be operating various areas, including the Tank Farm, Wharf operations, Utilities, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Shift Operator role is on a permanent “sportsman roster” which is a mix of 12 hour day and night shifts plus handover.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy practical problem‑solving, and want to be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and reliability, this role is the perfect opportunity for you.

What You Will Deliver

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across the terminal by identifying hazards, implementing controls, and ensuring full compliance with HSSE standards, site operating rules, and statutory requirements.

• Maintain safe, continuous, and compliant terminal operations by operating equipment and ensuring product movements via pipeline or tankship follow operational manuals and internal procedures.

• Flexibility to provide operational coverage across various operations roles as per your team’s requirements.

• Be part of the emergency response team and participate in readiness activities, including annual firefighting training and emergency response exercises.

• Assist with administrative, Operating Discipline and HSSEQ tasks such as updating operating procedures, reviewing systems, and supporting ongoing process improvements.

What We're Looking For

• Practical experience in field and control room operations, supported by Control or Work / Permit experience; permits, isolations, gas testing, and safe maintenance activities. Can be oil and gas or other processing plant experience.

• Or a Tradesperson with industry experience looking to transition into operations.

• Experience working in major hazard facility or similar including working in various Operations and/or Control or Work / Permit to Work roles.

• Strong organisational, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to learn and help us improve.

• Meet Emergency Response role requirements such as annual firefighting skills training and medical assessments.

• At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• Local Perth role without the need for remote travel to work

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements

• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path

• Fuel discount

• Share match program

• Annual Cash Bonus

• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations!

 

Travel Requirement:

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Maintenance general, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership, Turnaround general

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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.