Marine Technical Advisor

As a Marine Technical Advisor, you will play a critical role in managing Viva Energy's shipping and marine risk, ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations, industry standards and company assurance processes.

Working within the Marine Technical team, you will provide expert advice across the business, supporting Supply, Refining and Commercial operations while partnering closely with marine terminals, vessel operators, regulators and industry stakeholders.

The role combines technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, operational assurance and leadership, with travel required to locations where we operate across Australia.

Key Responsibilities

Marine Assurance & Vetting

• Conduct vessel vetting to ensure vessels and barges engaged by Viva Energy meet company standards and industry best practice.
• Manage marine assurance processes to support compliance with IMO conventions, local regulations and industry guidelines.
• Conduct audits of Viva Energy and third-party marine terminals across Australia.
• Conduct management reviews of ship owners and operators.

Operational Support

• Provide technical advice on shipping and marine operations.
• Support marine terminals with ship/shore interface management.
• Investigate and advise on operational issues including cargo contamination, product quality and quantity disputes, and marine incidents.
• Assist with oil spill preparedness activities and incident response.
• Work closely with bunker barges operating in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
• Train and mentor shore-based personnel on marine operations, risk management and assurance requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent Viva Energy with regulators, port authorities, ship owners, and industry associations
• Maintain strong relationships with shipping partners, marine service providers and industry bodies including OCIMF.
• Support business development initiatives through technical advice and innovative maritime supply chain solutions.