Trainee Operators - Oil & Gas Operations (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 advantages
- A culture of safety, integrity, and operational excellence
- Develop a strong understanding of unit operations, control schemes, and safe operating limits
- 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
- 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.

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.

**Diversity Statement**

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qmecz