Mechanical Engineer - 2025 Graduate Program

• Brisbane based program in Lytton
• Seeking graduates with degrees in Mechanical Engineering
• February 2025 commencement date
   

Power your career with Ampol today!
 

We've been powering journeys for over 100 years, and we'll be here powering journeys for 100 more. Our culture at Ampol is inclusive, open and team-orientated and we let our employees be themselves while achieving great results!
 

Join Our Graduate Program:

Are you a highly motivated graduate currently studying mechanical engineering? We’re inviting two graduates to be part of our excellent 2-year program within our manufacturing division. As a Mechanical Engineer Graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to work with our unique manufacturing facilities that are leading the way towards a more sustainable future.
 

During the program, you will work alongside a dynamic and talented group of mechanical engineers that provide design and discipline engineering expertise, for the development of projects, turnaround, maintenance and key manufacturing units.
 

Hired on a permanent full-time basis, you’ll complete 6-month rotations across the respective business units where you will learn and develop under the guidance of our Leaders and teams. Our Leaders bring strong technical expertise, cross-functional experience, and a commercial focus that propels our business forward and they are dedicated to passing on their knowledge to the next generation, which could be you!
 

Program Details:

• Start Date: February 2025
• Location: QLD based Program – Lytton Refinery
• Onsite: This role will require graduates to be onsite but we do offer flexibility to work from home.
   

Why Ampol? At Ampol, we’re leading the way in the petroleum industry’s transformation. Our strategic vision is centred around future energy solutions, creating exciting opportunities for our company, our customers and valued employees.
 

About you:

To be successful, you will be entering your final year of study in 2024, or completed your undergraduate within the last two years and will be available to commence full-time employment in February 2025. We are seeking two mechanical engineers experienced in fixed and rotating equipment.

Mechanical Engineer (Fixed Equipment): As a Mechanical Engineer specialising in fixed equipment, you’ll play a crucial role in providing discipline engineering to ensure the reliability and safety of our industrial assets. Your expertise will be focused on pressure vessels, piping systems, and static equipment in general. We seek someone with experience in Finite Element Analysis, Fitness for Service Assessments, and Engineering Studies. Familiarity with engineering standards (such as ASTM, ASME, and API) is preferred but not essential. Additionally, proficiency in analytics tools like Power BI will be valuable.

Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment): As a Mechanical Engineer specialising in rotating equipment, you’ll work on critical assets like reciprocating and rotary compressors, steam turbines, and API-610 pumps. Vibration analysis, life cycle assessments, maintenance strategy developments, and discipline engineering will be part of your toolkit. Knowledge of engineering standards (ASTM, ASME, API) is preferred but not essential. Experience with asset management packages (such as System 1, Bently Nevada, GE Digital) and data analytics (including Power BI) will be valuable.

You will have excellent academic results, be curious to learn and eager to develop your professional career. 
 

Please note: Ampol will only be considering Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents for our Graduate Program.
 

Unlock Your Potential with Ampol’s Benefits:
 

At Ampol, we’re committed to nurturing the next generation of talent. Our graduate benefits are designed to propel your career forward while ensuring your personal and professional well-being. Here’s some of the benefits you can expect to receive as a participant of our graduate program:
 

• Our total remuneration is above market! We also offer an Employee Share Scheme so you can invest in your future
   
• 25% Fuel discount card for two privately used cars and Novated Lease options are also available
   
• We are flexible! Hybrid work options are available for most disciplines
   
• Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions. 
   

• We value recognition! We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values.
   
• Care for your Community - Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners.
   

• Be Mindful! Take up to three Wellbeing Days on Ampol each year, based on a healthy leave balance.

Visit the Ampol Benefits page via the Work180 website to find out more about our policies!
 

Our application process:
 

We look for success-orientated, agile, and innovative thinkers. We love graduates who take pride in their work and aspire to be part of a high-performance team.

During the application process, you will be asked to provide your top two graduate stream preferences. If you apply to multiple streams, please be aware we will only consider the first two preferences on your initial application. If you change your preferences in subsequent applications outside of your initial application, Ampol will not consider your application.

The recruitment process for our graduates is as follows: 

• Submit your application

What to include? Personal details, CV, GPA, transcripts, and right-to-work evidence. 

• Complete a video interview

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a digital interview and psychometric testing. A fair and equitable review of your skills, background, and motivations will take place by the Recruitment Team. 

• Shortlisted applicants will attend an assessment session - What to expect?

A chance for you to bring your best self and hear from us, you will undertake an assessment centre day in September and specific activity aligned to the business area. 

• Offers

Formal offers and pre-employment checks are undertaken including a medical for specific roles.  

• Commence Graduate program in February 2025!

Ampol’s grad program goes for two years and involves four six-month rotations.

 

Power your career with Ampol today! Applications close on Sunday 18th August 2024.
 

We’re an equal-opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome graduate applications from all cultural backgrounds and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to apply for the graduate program with Ampol. We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and are winners of an Employer Brand award through LinkedIn.