Lead Decommissioning Engineer

Description & Requirements

• Lead the Assess and Select phase deliverables for decommissioning scopes, including development of options studies, concept screening, and technical assurance reviews, ensuring alignment with Santos stage-gate governance and regulatory expectations prior to project sanction
• Manage the end-to-end development of project documentation, including Basis of Abandonment (BoA) documents, technical Scopes of Work (SOW), cost estimates, and formal input for regulatory submission packages
• Ensure all engineering solutions are robust, fit-for-purpose, and adhere to relevant Australian standards, regulatory requirements, and internal Santos engineering practices
• Coordinate effectively with internal departments (HSE, Production, Logistics) and external contractors to ensure project milestones are met on schedule
• Identify and mitigate project risks early in the lifecycle, ensuring all decommissioning activities comply with regulatory requirements and environmental regulations
• Provide technical oversight during site visits (offshore and onshore) to ensure field execution aligns with the project engineering plan
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant science
• Significant proven experience in a project engineering role within the Oil & Gas sector
• Demonstrated familiarity with late-life asset management, decommissioning principles, or major brownfield modification projects
• Proven ability to manage work scopes in both offshore field environments and onshore office/industrial settings
• Strong understanding of project management phases and methodologies (scheduling, budgeting, and risk management)
• Excellent ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and manage external service providers
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex engineering concepts into actionable project plans
• Demonstrated ability to drive safety culture, particularly in high-hazard decommissioning environments