Senior Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

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 

Reporting to the Maintenance Improvement Manager, the Senior Maintenance Engineer plays a pivotal role in leading the planning and execution of major maintenance programs and equipment turnaround and inspection campaigns to support the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of Ampol's assets. This role provides technical leadership across complex maintenance activities, drives maintenance excellence, enhances contractor performance, and collaborates closely with operations and engineering teams to optimise asset integrity, reliability, and long-term asset performance. This role can be based in Kurnell or Banksmeadow, NSW.  

Key responsibilities  

• Lead major maintenance programs and inspection and repair campaigns, including planning, scope development, scheduling, and execution.  

• Manage contractors and service providers to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.  

• Drive asset reliability and integrity through effective maintenance delivery, CMMS governance, technical specifications, and testing requirements.  

• Build strong stakeholder relationships, proactively managing risks, communicating progress, and coordinating cross-functional teams.  

• Champion continuous improvement, mentor team members, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Tertiary qualification or trade certification in Engineering, Maintenance, or a related technical discipline, with strong CMMS knowledge (preferably SAP).  

• Extensive experience in maintenance, reliability, engineering, or project delivery roles, with a proven track record leading major maintenance programs, shutdowns, or complex projects.  

• Strong understanding of asset integrity, reliability, maintenance, and risk management principles in industrial environments.  

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and influence multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve safe and successful outcomes.  

• Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, balancing safety, operational, and financial priorities.  

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with expertise in requirements validation, analytical processes, continuous improvement, and driving operational excellence. 

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)     

• 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 closes on the 18 October 2026 

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 We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.