PIPELINE ENGINEER

At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us - the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference.    

As a leading energy company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and from the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading and shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger - powering progress for our customers, communities, and people.    

Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow, and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or taking on something new, we’ll support you to power a career that works for you.    

We’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued - because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen.  

About Infrastructure  
Ampol has been proudly fuelling Australia since 1900, from humble beginnings, through 120 years of growth and change. We are the operational heart of the business, responsible for the refinement and distribution of petrol and petroleum products. Our operations span the country and working with us will provide you with the opportunity to meet a diverse team of experts who help make Ampol the energy supply chain leader it is today.         

This purpose reflects our commitment to delivering value for our customers and our people now, through safe, reliable, and competitive operations. As we look to the future, we will continue to innovate through new energy and fuel solutions to deliver on powering better journeys, today and tomorrow.  

About the role  

A great opportunity for an experienced Pipeline Engineer to join our Distribution team in Kurnell, NSW (preferred location) however flexible to be based in Melbourne or Brisbane. The role ensures the integrity and reliability of Ampol’s pipeline network, oversees compliance with design standards (AS2885), coordinates nationwide integrity related activities (including in-line inspections and dig campaigns), and supports asset lifecycle management all while maintaining a safe environment and upholding process safety. 

Responsibilities 

• Support pipeline integrity and reliability across Ampol’s network, ensuring regulatory compliance and asset performance. 

• Develop and implement inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair strategies, including budgeting and run-length assessments. 

• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely project outcomes. 

• Audit compliance with the Pipeline Management System (PMS) and Pipeline Integrity Management Plans (PIMP). 

• Manage mechanical contractors, including procurement, performance monitoring, auditing, training, and ISNetWorld compliance. 

• Oversee Cathodic Protection (CP) systems, including inspection programs, repairs, modifications, and approval of CP reports. 

• Maintain the National Pipeline Register and provide engineering approval for third-party pipeline enquiries (e.g. DBYD). 

• Contribute to engineering solution design, feasibility testing, and continuous improvement of systems, processes, and infrastructure through technical recommendations. 

About you

You have demonstrated strong experience in a similar role, with the ability to solve complex problems while maintaining the highest safety standards. You effectively analyse challenging situations, identify root causes, make sound and timely decisions, and know when to act independently or escalate issues. You also hold yourself and others accountable for meeting commitments, consistently delivering results while learning from experience and driving high performance. 

Qualification & Experience 

• Engineering degree (Mechanical or equivalent) with AMPP Cathodic Protection Level 2 (or higher) certification. 

• Demonstrated proven experience in hydrocarbon pipeline engineering and integrity management, with strong knowledge of AS2885. 

• Demonstrated expertise in pipeline inspection, maintenance, repair, and application of relevant engineering standards. 

• Strong understanding of HSSE requirements, ensuring safe, compliant, and incident-free operations. 

• Proven project management, leadership, communication, negotiation, and contractor/procurement management skills. 

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability, with experience diagnosing engineering issues, supporting technical operations, and driving process improvements. 

Our Benefits  

• Our total remuneration is competitive. This is across base salary, a performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on Fuel for two privately used cars!  

• Access to Ampol's Benefits & Recognition platform: providing you access to retail discounts and cashbacks at over 500+ retailers in Australia that assist with everyday living expenses.  

• We value recognition. We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values.  

• Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions.  

• Paid Parental Leave - up to 12 weeks paid Parental leave, and up to a year off (unpaid). In addition to the 12 months of unpaid parental leave, employees may apply for a further 12 months of unpaid parental leave (a total of 24 months for each birth)  

• BabyCare Package - financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work.  

• Need some wheels? Novated Lease options are available.  

• Invest in your future with the Employee Share Scheme  

• Leave Options – We offer wellbeing leave and leave purchasing  

• Care for your Community. Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners   

Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today. Applications close on 24 July 2026