- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Longford
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic team in a challenging and fulfilling environment?
Wood is recruiting for motivated and safety-conscious Trainee Operators to join our team supporting Esso’s oil and gas production facilities in Longford. This is a unique opportunity with full training provided and exposure to world-class operational standards. As a Trainee Operator, you’ll be trained to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production equipment. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians and develop the skills needed to manage process risks, support maintenance activities, and uphold environmental and safety standards.
Applicants must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for the role.
The Role
Location: Longford VIC, site based
The benefits of this role:
· Structured training and development pathway
· Mentorship from experienced personnel
· Long-term career opportunities in oil and gas
· Competitive salary and benefits
· A culture of safety, integrity, and operational excellence
Responsibilities
- Develop a strong understanding of unit operations, control schemes, and safe operating limits
- Learn to identify process and environmental hazards and apply safeguards to prevent or mitigate risks
- Comply with safe work practices including Permit to Work, equipment isolations (Lock-Out/Tag-Out), management of change, and procedural adherence
- Conduct routine surveillance and sampling rounds with a focus on operational excellence and safety
- Assist in preparing equipment for maintenance and returning it to service safely
- Gain experience in both field and console operations to support and improve unit performance
- Understand and participate in emergency response procedures across various scenarios
- Monitor equipment performance, identify unusual operations, and support troubleshooting and optimization
Qualifications
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Eager to learn and grow in a technical, high-performance environment
- Process and/or mechanically minded, or interested in industrial operations
- Able to follow procedures and work effectively under pressure
- Willing to work in a dynamic, shift-based environment
- Able to show initiative and take ownership of work
- Certificate III in process operations preferred but not essential
- Process operations experience - desirable
At Wood, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience strengthens our team and drives innovation.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all genders, including women, particularly for roles where they have been historically underrepresented.
If you're considering a career in Operations, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed requirement. We value potential, passion, and a willingness to learn and grow.
Join us in shaping a workplace where everyone belongs.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo medical and reference checks as part of the recruitment process.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Apply now to be part of this exciting opportunity.
