Full time
Tank Maintenance Advisor
Australia, Kwinana 2 days ago
Job category
Operations
Experience level
Intermediate
Relocation available
This role is not eligible for relocation
Job type
Professionals
Travel required
No travel is expected with this role
Job code
RQ
Job Description
As our Terminal Tank Maintenance Advisor, you’ll lead the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of fuel tank maintenance repairs and modifications, ensuring every task meets the highest standards of safety, quality, cost control, and reliability. You’ll be the trusted technical expert collaborating with internal teams, specialized tank maintenance contractors, and wider industry partners to continuously elevate performance.
What you will deliver
* Lead day-to-day oversight of specialized tank maintenance contractors to ensure safe and efficient execution.
* Partner with collaborators to embed standard methodologies, support benchmarking activities, and drive continuous improvement.
* Develop short- and long-term business plans for a portfolio of bulk fuel storage tank overhauls and repairs.
* Shape and manage contracting strategies; drive contractor performance against KPIs for safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
* Manage and forecast budgets; assess financial risks and keep the business aligned through clear reporting.
* Own the integrated schedules for tank overhauls, repair scopes, and inspections — ensuring on-time completion.
* Oversee inspections, cleaning, repairs, painting, and structural integrity assessments.
* Develop and manage scopes of work while maintaining a robust management of change process.
* Conduct self-verification and oversight activities to reinforce a strong culture of safety and quality.
* Lead or support incident investigations and deliver effective corrective actions.
What Makes This Role Exciting
You’ll solve meaningful operational challenges, including:
* Balancing repair-versus-replacement decisions.
* Managing a portfolio of small- and medium-sized tank repair projects.
* Driving cultural and operational excellence through KPI performance, risk-based decisions, and robust cost/schedule management.
What you will need to be successful
* 10+ years’ experience with above ground storage tanks.
* Experience in bulk fuel terminals, refineries, or similar sectors.
* Familiarity with local and industrial codes and standards for bulk fuel storage tanks.
* Strong portfolio management, planning, budgeting, and organizational leadership skills.
* Deep knowledge of tank construction, inspection, and repair.
* Strong communication, collaborator engagement, and problem solving abilities.
* Experience in root cause and corrective action investigations.
* A degree in mechanical engineering, process, construction management, or equivalent experience.
You will work with
* Site Leadership Team
* Planning & Scheduling
* Operations
* Engineering, Technical Services & Inspection Teams
* Technical Solutions Teams
* Specialized Tank Maintenance Contractors & Site Contracting Teams
At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:
* A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
* Possibility to join our social communities and networks
* Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
* Life and health insurance, medical care package
* And many other benefits!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations!
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.Pay bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice. Discretionary bonusWe offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company. Retirement & savings We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security. Insurance benefitsTo give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service. EquityDepending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp’s success.