Queensland, Australia
Job Family Group:
Production and Manufacturing Downstream
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
November 11, 2026
Business Unit:
Integrated Gas
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
About the role
The Production Team Leader role is responsible for the safe operation of the QGC Midstream LNG facility, based on Curtis Island in the Gladstone region of Queensland, Australia. The role is the most senior person located on the asset outside normal business hours and is considered the company representative for all site matters.
This role is accountable for
Ownership of Integrated Activity Plan
Ensuring that the shift operations team safely and reliably execute all day-to-day activities in the process trains, in line with production targets,
Ensures safe, efficient and compliant plant operations are consistent across all shifts
ensuring that the ESP (Ensure Safe Production) processes and structures are in place, supported and audited so that day to day tasks and activities of the Production shifts are managed and executed with consistency and with focus on process safety, operational excellence and integrity
Champion the Process Safety Fundamentals for Operations, and support management of the Asset Integrity- Process Safety mission and KPIs
Acts as site controller during emergencies and leas the emergency response team
Holds the legislated role of Site Safety Manager.
Coaches, mentors and manages shift staff for high performance. Leads shift personnel performance reviews/reports and feedback
Ensures succession planning and skills development within the shift for flexible shift delivery
Acts as Isolation Deviation Manager and Permit Authoriser for Permit to Work.
Leads shift communication including shift team meetings and toolbox talks and assures the conduct of shift team meetings
Ensures appropriate and timely handover processes from shift to shift
Demonstrate a proactive approach to maintenance activities
Ensure that maintenance is executed as required in order to maintain safety and reliability of the plant
Coordinates the authorisation of repairs to equipment which fall outside normal working hours
Assists day supervisors in the diagnoses of the cause of equipment malfunction so that maintenance staff can be given clear and concise advice for repair
Reviews and recommends updates to operational manuals, procedures and instructions. Takes a leading role in ensuring operational readiness (commissioning, procedure writing and general support)
Ensure proper reporting of all process and HSSE related incidents and leads investigations and follow up activities
Key Competencies
Solid LNG and utilities operational and maintenance knowledge
Strong process safety focus for application in Major Hazard Facilities.
This role is classified as an HSSE Critical Leader Position and requires assessment against the applicable HSSE competency standards. The incumbent must maintain the required level of competence, complete any identified gap closure plans, and achieve reassessment within 12 months of appointment.
Skills &Requirements
Extensive operational experience in a supervisory role on shift
Good knowledge of electronic process controls and safeguarding systems
Solid operational experience working in the petrochemical industry, with LNG experience at all levels
Demonstrated consciousness of the quality, health, safety security and environment issues on the plant
Proven experience in leading and supervising teams, with a strong ability to mentor, coach, and develop staff to drive high performance and capability growth.
Good understanding of fundamental operating principles of industrial process systems
Experienced user of Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation
Positive, open minded and strong ability to interact with other disciplines
Demonstrates a structured and methodical approach to work, with strong planning, organizational, and people…