Engineering and Geoscience Specialist Roles, Executive Levels 1 - Perth, Australia - Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Description

• Melbourne, Perth
• Applications close 28 May

About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.

Please see the APSC's APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About NOPTA – the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator

These positions are located within the technical teams of the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) and the Offshore Infrastructure Registrar (the Registrar).

NOPTA is responsible for the day-to-day administration of petroleum and greenhouse gas titles in Commonwealth waters in Australia. NOPTA is the first point of contact for matters relating to offshore titles administration.

The Registrar administers licences for offshore renewable energy projects, including transmission and related infrastructure in Australian Commonwealth waters.

Staff supporting the Registrar are located within NOPTA.

The opportunity

The offshore greenhouse gas (GHG) storage (or carbon capture and storage, CCS) industry is growing and is moving rapidly towards first injection. To ensure regulatory readiness for these projects, NOPTA has created the following positions to work on both GHG storage and petroleum technical advice, create new guidance, build databases and analyse data:

• Development Engineer
• Senior Geoscientist/Geophysicist
• Geoscientist/Geophysicist
• Geoscience and Engineering Data Analyst

This is an exciting opportunity for people looking to shape regulatory processes and be involved in the first GHG projects in Australia.

What's in it for you?

At NOPTA, we place a high value on judgement and initiative. We strive for continuous improvement and have a unique and supportive environment where communication, collaboration and respect are at the forefront of everything we do. Join our team at NOPTA and experience a range of positive and inclusive benefits, such as:

• A values-based culture
• Role autonomy
• Individual and team-based work with a focus on outcomes
• Opportunities for remote and hybrid work arrangements
• Supportive, people-focused leadership
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic and ready for the challenge of being part of an innovative organisation. Your skills and experience will be in line with the APSC Work level standards for an EL1 or EL2 position, and you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Industry experience (national and/or international) in offshore engineering or geoscience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) as well as a proven ability to lead projects, as well as work effectively within a team environment.

The following qualities are highly desirable:

• Experience in interpreting and applying legislation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing expert advice to decision makers.

Development Engineer (EL2)

• Experience in managing technical staff, team planning and strategic management.
• Petroleum-related engineering background; may include drilling, reservoir, production, and process engineering experience in support of offshore petroleum project development, with a focus on optimisation and maximising recovery.
• Broad experience across offshore field development planning in gas, oil, and LNG, both for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Ability to review requirements from reservoir engineers and geologists, considering different development options, and screening for technical robustness, cost, schedule, etc.
• A good understanding of project screening, concept-select and front end engineering design (FEED) of facilities (upstream, midstream, and gas processing), and experience in feasibility and pre-FEED studies, including techno-economic analysis, international codes and standards, and process design guidelines.
• Experience in the preparation of field development and management plans, cost, and execution strategies, as well as experience in option-framing/identification, risk analysis, cost estimation and economic evaluation.
• Proficiency in establishing the suitability of existing technologies to optimise recovery operations and enable field life extension.
• Ability to identify and pursue opportunities to optimise utilisation or de-bottleneck existing assets, incorporating latest performance data, changes in development planning and schedules, and economic criteria.

Senior Geoscientist (EL2) – Geological, Geophysical

• Experience in managing technical staff, team planning and strategic management.
• Broad experience in petroleum exploration and production activities, including quantitative seismic interpretation, prospect generation and reservoir mapping.
• A well-developed understanding of Australia's sedimentary basins, petroleum and greenhouse gas storage potential and hydrocarbon resources.
• Comfortable and proficient at handling extensive geological and/or engineering datasets, analysing, benchmarking, and interpreting complex data, in support of compliance monitoring and identifying optimisation opportunities.
• Experience in greenhouse gas storage evaluation would be beneficial.
• Hydrological experience would be beneficial.

Geoscientist (EL1) - Geological, Geophysical

• Some experience in petroleum exploration and production activities, including quantitative seismic interpretation, prospect generation and reservoir mapping.
• An understanding of Australia's sedimentary basins, petroleum and greenhouse gas storage potential and hydrocarbon resources.
• Comfortable and proficient at handling extensive geological and/or engineering datasets, analysing, benchmarking, and interpreting complex data, in support of compliance monitoring, trend analysis and in compiling reports.
• The ability to develop and maintain procedures and systems.

Geoscience and Engineering Data Analyst (EL1)

• Petroleum/GHG related geoscience or engineering background in support of offshore project development with a focus on data analysis, interpretation, and utilisation.
• Reservoir engineering or geoscience experience in Australian offshore fields would be an advantage.
• Experience in using, or building, petroleum and/or greenhouse gas-related databases, including systematic data gathering, quality control of information and setting up visualisation and/or monitoring tools.
• Comfortable and proficient at handling extensive geological and/or engineering datasets, analysing, benchmarking, and interpreting complex data, in support of compliance monitoring and identifying optimisation opportunities.
• The ability to develop and maintain standard operating procedures and processes.

Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

What you will do

Development Engineer (EL2)

Senior Geoscientist (EL2)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the manager of the team to undertake strategic planning, reporting and staff management duties.
• Provide high quality, written advice on industry applications that relate to: exploration acreage (petroleum and greenhouse gas) and permits, development concepts, declarations of location and greenhouse gas storage formations, retention leases, production licences, pipeline licences and work programs.
• Assess discoveries, monitor the appraisal and commercialisation of pools, and review proposed plans for field development and production.
• Assess greenhouse gas storage formations.
• Provide expert advice regarding Australian offshore resource management matters, as well as existing challenges and opportunities facing the hydrocarbon industry.
• Communicate with titleholders and others on regulatory, petroleum, and greenhouse gas exploration and development matters.
• Engage with international regulators and scientific organisations.
• Assist in the development of external and internal guidance materials and provide technical advice on regulatory reform matters.

Geoscientist (EL1) - Geological, Geophysical

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide high quality, written advice on industry applications that relate to: exploration acreage (petroleum and greenhouse gas) and permits, development concepts, declarations of location and greenhouse gas storage formations, retention leases, production licences, and work programs.
• Assess discoveries, monitor the appraisal and commercialisation of pools and review proposed plans for field development and production.
• Assess greenhouse gas storage formations.
• Communicate with titleholders and others on regulatory, petroleum, and greenhouse gas exploration and development matters.
• Analyse annual title assessment reports and work with other teams on any identified compliance matters.
• Work with data analysts to interpret data, undertake trend analysis, develop and compile written reports and assist with providing advice, including presenting to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain a series of internal procedures, monitor group email inboxes and update/maintain databases.

Geoscience and Engineering Data Analyst (EL1)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review and quality control of data and reports submitted to NOPTA and input data into databases and systems.
• Maintain databases and undertake quality control reviews of datasets and information.
• Assist in developing systems and tools, including for visualisation, analysis and compliance monitoring.
• Provide analytical insights to assist with identifying trends and anomalies, compliance reviews, and escalate matters for management review.
• Work with technical staff to interpret data, develop and compile written reports and assist with providing advice, including presenting to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain a series of internal procedures and monitor group email inboxes.
• Assist in communicating with titleholders to facilitate regulatory compliance.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

This vacancy is based in either our Perth or Melbourne office. Please reach out to one of the contact officers to discuss this further.

In your pitch please outline:

1. Which role/s you are applying for.
2. Your motivations for applying.
3. How your relevant skills and experience would provide an advantage in the role(s) (referencing the requirements and responsibilities as outlined in the advertisement for each position).

Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the job description.

Application information

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact or if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact John Miranda or Ian Newlands on / or via email on or