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Kent Recruitment

Wellsite Operator - Level 1

Location
Chinchilla, Australia
Category
Date Published
08/05/25
Status
Open
About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our Purpose and Beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging. Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 34 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

The Opportunity:

Kent are looking for experienced Well Site Operator to join our high performing team on Shell's QGC business in the Surat Basin! This is an ideal role for residents of the local area or who reside in Brisbane. The work roster is 15 days on 13 days off, 10 hours per day. The role will be accountable for carrying out wellsite activities related to the operations of wells and the associated gathering systems.

Responsibilities:

• The role will be accountable for carrying out wellsite activities related to the operations of wells and the associated gathering systems, specifically:
• Wellsite surface equipment / gathering network maintenance;
• Site preparation for third party work;
• Routine monitoring of well performance; and
• Production reporting.
• The role will have a strong focus on production and optimisation of the wells within the field for which the incumbent is Area Owner.
• Fulfil role of Area Owner for a specific field, managing the wells within the specified field.
• Inspect and maintain well sites, wellheads and valves, ensuring well site gathering system vegetation control and general tidiness.
• Collect and collate information from wells and gathering systems, and respond to identified production issues as required, maintaining a strong focus on production optimisation.
• Coordinate logistic support (transport, materials, etc.) for well site production activities.
• Maintain operational support for emergency response equipment as required.


About You:

Our ideal candidate will have practical experience in operating and maintaining well-site equipment, including knowledge of gas engines, hydraulic motors, pumps and basic instrumentation.. A valid driver’s licence, construction White Card and the ability to collect information from wells, gathering and piping systems are essential. Strong teamwork and safety awareness are crucial to ensure successful outcomes on-site.

Benefits:

  • Attractive salary & benefits
  • Family friendly roster 15 days on/13 days off
  • Health & Wellbeing Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Inclusion & Belonging Program
  • Health insurance discount
  • Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years
  • Great Culture | Safety Focused | Collaborative Team


Behavioural Competency

At Kent, we’ll help you gain the knowledge you need for your role, give you access to supportive colleagues, and then we’ll get out of your way, and let you get on with doing a great job! We’ll be trusting you to enhance Kent’s reputation in your daily interactions, to seek out the information and support you need, and to be open to learning new things and gaining new experiences.

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