Principal Facilities and Pipeline Engineer

Senior Professional Officer 2 - Remuneration Package Range $179,451 - $195,425

Energy Development

Darwin

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

This role provides objective, expert advice reports on existing and planned surface facilities and pipelines to support sustainable operations and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and leading industry practice. Advise on policy development and implementation and manage a small team in the delivery of timely services and oversee the quality of the work undertaken.

The successful candidate must hold a tertiary degree in engineering or other field relevant to the energy pipeline and petroleum industries and will be required to lead the preparation of a range of high-level documentation including assessment reports, ministerial briefs, statements of reasons, compliance directions and prosecution briefs as required.

A duty of this role is to establish, oversee and execute regulatory inspections for management and monitoring programs of petroleum surface infrastructure and pipelines, considering current and emerging research, appropriate industry standards, processes, guidelines and legislation.

Undertake the responsibilities of an appointed inspector under the Petroleum Act 1984, the Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act (NT) 1981, the Energy Pipelines Act 1981 and the Geothermal Energy Act 2009.

Oversee and conduct investigations of incidents and accidents on petroleum, geothermal energy and energy pipeline/ facilities operations or undertake investigations into more complex incidents and make appropriate recommendations.

Provide constructive governance and leadership of a small team of professional staff by ensuring clear directions, monitoring workflows, addressing performance issues in a timely manner, and providing mentoring and guidance.

Actively participate as a full member of the Petroleum Operations team and broader Energy Development team, contributing innovative ideas and solutions to all aspects of business.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Louis Gomatos on 08 8999 6030 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 9480

Closing date: 05/05/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search