Offshore Career Opportunities at Esso Australia Pty Ltd

Expired : 17 Nov 2007


Strong career development focus

Competitive Pay and Conditions

Seeking talented Men and Women


ExxonMobil is a global leader in almost every aspect of the oil and gas industry. Its subsidiary Esso Australia Pty Ltd is one of Australia's largest oil and gas producers and operates offshore oil and gas fields in Bass Strait and associated processing facilities in Gippsland, including the Longford Plants near Sale. We produce a significant amount of Australia's crude oil requirements and supply natural gas to Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.

Esso offers outstanding career opportunities for men and women seeking rewarding positions across diverse and technologically advanced operating environments and currently has a number of roles available for talented and highly motivated individuals eager to develop new skills and build successful careers.

To succeed in all positions, you will need to demonstrate total commitment with key behaviours governing safety, quality, ethics and controls. A self-starter and open communicator, your ability to build sound working relationships will allow you to work effectively within a strong team-based culture. The current work roster for these positions is 12 hours per day, 7 days on and 7 days off.

Offshore Instrumentation /Electrical Technicians

Technicians are responsible for fault-finding and maintenance tasks on instrument, electrical and analyzer equipment such as DCS / PLC systems, generators, motor control centres, control valves, field instrumentation and domestic appliances. Applicants will be trade qualified, ideally with a certificate 3 in both instrumentation and electrical trades. Your experience will preferably have been secured in an oil and gas, power generation or similar heavy industry processing facility.


Offshore Operations Technicians

Primary duties include the operation and monitoring of process operations and associated equipment, preparing equipment for maintenance and ensuring compliance with safe work practices. To succeed in these roles you should possess a high degree of mechanical aptitude and sound analytical capabilities. Technical or trade certificates supporting your application will be well regarded.


Offshore Mechanical Maintenance Technicians

Technicians are responsible for the completion of assigned machinery and fixed equipment maintenance tasks, including work on centrifugal pumps, gas turbines, hydraulic systems and high pressure piping. Candidates should be trade qualified diesel / motor mechanics or mechanical fitters experienced in the maintenance of industrial machinery, preferably gained in a heavy industry processing facility.


Platform Services Operators

Responsibilities include remote area first aid, operation of the platform crane to unload cargo from supply vessels, managing platform stores, helicopter logistics, scaffolding, crane dogging, rigging and minor platform maintenance. These roles are suited to service focused individuals with a sound mechanical aptitude, the ability to use general computer applications and a willingness to learn and apply new skills. Qualifications and / or experience in one or more of the areas noted above will be well regarded.



Esso recongises and values the diversity of its people and encourages all suitably qualified men and women to apply. Esso is an equal opportunity employer and has been named an employer of choice for women by the Federal Government Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency in each of the last six years.


Further enquiries to Prue Maloney at DFP Flexforce, Ph (03) 8545 7500. To apply in strict confidence, email your resume to esso@dfp.com.au. Applications are to be received not later than November 17th, 2007.