Unlock your potential with the Santos Apprentice Program!
Santos is dedicated to developing local talent and building a skilled workforce for the future of the oil and gas industry. With hands-on training, industry expertise, and a commitment to meaningful careers, this program offers you the chance to gain valuable experience while contributing to your community.
About the 2025 Apprentice Trainee Program
The Santos Apprentice Program is a four-year initiative to develop skilled tradespeople for maintenance and production roles. Apprentices receive structured training and valuable hands-on experience in the oil and gas sector.
Focusing on local talent from Papua New Guinea, Santos offers opportunities in Production, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Technician roles. Through trade college studies and practical, on-site training, apprentices gain essential skills in a safe, supportive environment, preparing them for impactful careers across Santos’ facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Playing a role in the safe and efficient daily operation and maintenance of the facilities while undergoing training.
- Being an active part of the continuous improvement process for the operation.
- Operating or maintaining in designated areas of the facilities in line with competency program.
- Working within the facility Permit to Work system and other Santos safety systems.
- Perform to the high practical and ethical standards required of a world class operation.
- Complete training and assessments as required by NATTB to obtain a trade certificate.
We are currently inviting applicants from the Mechanical Technician discipline, in line with the key criteria to apply:
- Must be a PNG citizen.
- Must be in your Final Year of Study at a PNG Technical Institution in 2024 in National Certificate 3, Technical Trade Certificate or a Diploma/Degree certification.
- Must have achieved B grades or above in in Year 12 HSC results in the areas of English, Maths with Science being desirable.
- Have a NID card and a current passport or be able to obtain a passport.
Personal Attributes & Qualities:
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook is preferred.
- Able to self-organise with good time management and planning skills.
- Good written & Oral Communication Skills
- Confidence and Decision-making ability
- Must be a Team Player
How to Apply
Interested applicants should click on the ‘APPLY NOW’ button and submit the following:
- Cover Letter
- Updated CV; detailing qualifications, job experience, and contact details of three most recent referees
- Copy of Grade 12 HSC
- 1 X Character Reference Letter from either a community leader or school administration/lecture
Explore your future with Santos PNG and take the first step toward a rewarding career!
Applications close 08 December 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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