Santos is a significant operator in Papua New Guinea, being the country's largest single investor and the most active explorer in the region. Santos operates all of PNG’s producing oil fields and holds an extensive appraisal and exploration portfolio. The company's aspirations and strategies are aligned with their genuine commitment to making a meaningful impact on the lives of Papua New Guineans should manifest in continuous human resource development.
An important aspect of Santos' operations in Papua New Guinea is their commitment to human resource capacity building. This commitment is reflected in their responsibility to offer apprenticeship programs and potentially scholarships consistently, not just sporadically. By running these programs annually, Santos ensures a continuous focus on skill development, which is key to supporting the country's workforce and contributing to sustainable development.
Santos is a global low-cost producer of oil and gas committed to ever-cleaner energy and fuels production with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and North America.
The company merged with Oil Search, in a controversial move during the Peter O'Neill government, to create one high-performing team with a diversified portfolio in Papua New Guinea.
The senior management should NOT fail Papua New Guinea in this area of continuous and consistent Scholarship and employment Opportunities which has been lacking. Given that, they should now improve on the SANTOS apprenticeship program 2025 - here is the latest AD
Santos Apprentice Program Details
- Process Technician
- Mechanical Technician
- Electrical Technician
- Instrument Technician
Apprenticeship Key Responsibilities:
- Playing a role in the safe and efficient daily operation and maintenance of the facilities.
- Being an active part of the continuous improvement process for the operation;
- Operating or maintaining designated areas of the facilities in line with your competency;
- 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; and
- Complete training and assessments required by the NATTB to obtain a trade certificate.
Successful applicants will need to meet the following criteria
- Have successfully completed Year 12 in the last 5-7 years.
- Achieved B grades in Year 12 or above in English, Maths with Science being desirable
- Must have completed a relevant technical vocation program or degree
- Mechanical Trade applicants require a minimum Grade 12 with a Mechanical/PETT Certificate
- Electrical Trade applicants require a minimum Grade 12 with an Electrical/PETT Certificate
- Process Technician Trade applicants require a minimum Grade 12 with an Electrical or Mechanical discipline trade/PETT Certificate
- Recent university graduates in a technical field such as applied physics, chemistry, metallurgy and engineering who are interested in a technician career pathway are encouraged to apply
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook is preferred
- Able to self-organize with good time management skills
- Have a NID card, current passport or be able to obtain a passport
- Have a current driver or learner’s license or be able to complete a full license to drive within the 2nd year of the program.
How to Apply
To join the Santos Apprenticeship program, monitor santos.com and official social media platforms like LinkedIn for recruitment announcements. Additionally, keep an eye on Post-Courier and The National newspaper. Here is the latest advertisement for 2025 intake
If a recruitment firm is involved, details will be shared through these channels. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn and Facebook or regularly check the Santos website for the latest official updates.
As the leading producer of Oil & Gas in PNG, Santos has the responsibility to contribute to the country's human resource capacity building. It is imperative for Santos PNG to consistently run the apprenticeship program annually, ensuring a continuous commitment to skill development.
INFO - SANTOS apprenticeship program
We are currently PNG’s largest single investor and most active explorer, operating all the country’s producing oil fields and holding an extensive appraisal and exploration portfolio. Our aspirations and strategies reflect our genuine commitment to making a meaningful contribution to the lives of Papua New Guineans.
At Santos, our commitment is to be a global leader in the transition to cleaner energy and clean fuels, by helping the world decarbonise to reach net-zero emissions affordably and sustainably.
Santos is already Australia’s biggest domestic gas supplier, a leading Asia Pacific LNG supplier and is committed to supplying critical fuels such as oil and gas more sustainably through decarbonising projects such as the Moomba CCS project.
For more than 65 years, Santos has been working in partnership with local communities, providing local jobs and business opportunities, safely and sustainably developing its natural gas resources, and powering industries and households.
With a strong, low-cost base business supplying oil and gas and a clear action plan to develop cleaner energy and clean fuels, Santos remains resilient, value accretive and at the leading edge of the energy transition.
For information about Santos
Website: https://www.santos.com/what-we-do/five-core-assets/papua-new-guinea/
