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Shell Clyde Refinery - Field Operator
Thinking about a better future?
If you’ve ever wanted a stimulating, hands-on career with a world-class energy company, then now is the time to act!
Shell is a worldwide energy and petrochemicals organisation, employing more than 90,000 people in more than 100 countries.
Shell’s Clyde Refinery is one of Australia’s longest operating refineries, which supplies about 40% of Sydney’s petroleum requirements and about 50% of New South Wales’ needs. We have recently been investing significant resources to upgrade our Clyde Refinery and we are currently looking for experienced, enthusiastic and committed operators to join us.
Field Operator
As a Field Operator you will undertake a manual role in assisting the safe, efficient and effective operation of plant equipment. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for continuous operational improvement and get involved with maintenance, sampling and data logging. You will work as part of a team responsible for operating sectors of the refinery and be called upon to assist maintenance and engineers in tackling complex technical problems. You will be safety oriented and have demonstrated technical aptitude in a manufacturing or similar environment.
This role requires initiative, superior communication, analytical ability and an unwavering commitment to safety, environmental performance and teamwork.
This position is based on a continuous shift roster, and may require working at heights and in confined spaces. All applicants progressed to interview stage will be required to undergo a medical assessment. An attractive salary is determined by an existing Shell Award which is detailed below.
Shell supports the diversity of its people through policy and practice and encourages applications from men and women.
This is a designated position and as such candidates will be required to do Drug & Alcohol and Fitness for Work testing as part of the recruitment process.
Applications close Saturday 26th July 2010
Training (Day Shift) First 3-6 Months
Day shift base pay - Level 1 of Clyde Operator Agreement = $47,715.87
Shift Loading += $19,973.86 (yes you get paid loading straight away!)
Allowances = $2,772
Flexible Hours Allowance = $8,179.86
TOTAL = $78,641.59
Normal Shift: Level 2 usually attained after about 4-6 months but dependent on competency
Level 2 = $62,047.07 base
Shift Loading = $25,972.90 (yes you get paid loading straight away!)
Allowances = $2,772
Flexible Hours Allowance= $10,636.64
TOTAL = $101,428.61
+ Super 12%
Start Date: 5 October 2010
This position is based on a continuous shift roster, and may require working at heights and in confined spaces. All applicants progressed to interview stage will be required to undergo a medical assessment.
Recruitment Process:
August - Aptitude Testing
August - Face to Face Interviews
September - Drug & Alcohol/Fitness to Work Testing/Reference Checking
September - Offers
All correspondence with candidates will be via e-mail.