Making an Impact

Brunei Darussalam’s oil and gas industry has been the source of strength for the nation’s economy. The development of highly skilled Bruneian workforce has contributed to the success of the oil and gas industry today, which is made possible by facing challenges head-on with determination, persistence, and innovative thinking.

Being part of Petroleum Authority means the opportunity to make positive differences through our work in shaping the future of Brunei Darussalam’s oil and gas industry.

As an employee, you will:-

  • have the possibility to influence
  • gain a unique overview of how petroleum activities, operations and assets are managed
  • an opportunity to make a difference for the country and future generations

Our Priorities

  • Achieve organisational excellence:
    Building a sustainable, self-sufficient and high performing organization.

  • Investing in our people:
    Emphasis towards continuous development and capability building to drive performance through a wealth of courses, trainings, secondment and exchange programs as well as mentorship.

  • Future leaders:
    Generating talent pipeline to be the future leaders in the Oil and Gas industry

Career Opportunities

Position Title

Skills Type

Employee Category

Closing Date

Position Title:

Head of HSSE +
Company Overview +

At Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam (PA), we foster a culture of excellence, innovation and integrity. Our core values of Unity, Accountability and Excellence guide us in everything we do from ensuring safety and environmental stewardship to promoting collaboration and mutual respect. We believe in creating dynamic and supportive work environment where every team member’s contribution is valued.

We encourage open communication and teamwork, ensuring that every voice is heard and respected. Professional development is a priority, and we are committed to nurturing talent and promoting professional growth at PA.

We offer competitive salary package, health insurance, generous, vacation times, education and housing support and opportunities for professional growth and development. PA is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can flourish.

PA is dedicated to ensuring the sustainable development of the nation’s oil and gas resources. Our mission is to provide a regulatory framework that promotes safety, efficiency and environmental stewardship. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation and a supportive work culture.

Position Summary +

We seek for dedicated and experienced Head of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE)  to join our team. He/she is part of the leadership team and responsible to provide strategic leadership, direction, and governance oversight of HSSE functions. He/she is responsible for driving HSSE strategy and advancing HSSE excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening organizational safety culture across PA and the wider oil and gas sector, and providing independent assurance over HSSE risks and performance within the oil and gas sector.

He/she also responsible and oversee the building management portfolio to ensure compliance and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities +
  • Strategic HSSE Leadership
    • Lead HSSE strategy, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with organizational and national objectives.
    • Promote a strong organizational safety culture and drive HSSE excellence across all functions.
    • Provide independent HSSE assurance to senior management through governance oversight, structured audits, performance reviews, and strategic reporting.
  • External HSSE Responsibilities
    • Provide strategic HSSE advice and regulatory guidance for oil and gas operators to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and international standards.
    • Collaborate with relevant government agencies to strengthen enforcement of HSSE laws and sectoral regulatory frameworks.
    • Represent the organization in national crisis and emergency response coordination for oil and gas sector incidents.
  • Internal HSSE Responsibilities
    • Establish and oversee frameworks to ensure compliance with internal HSSE standards, including risk management and control systems.
    • Oversee HSSE performance management and ensure effective implementation of the HSSE Management System.
    • Provide governance oversight on audits, inspections, and incident investigations, and endorse key findings and recommendations.
  • Building Management Responsibilities
    • Provide oversight and assurance on compliance with Brunei building laws, standards, and safety regulations.
    • Oversee planning and allocation of resources for building maintenance, operations, and safety.
    • Ensure competency and training frameworks are in place for building management personnel to support operational readiness.
Qualifications & Skills Required +
  • Minimum Bachelor Degree in HSSE or relevant discipline.
  • Possess the professional certifications (NEBOSH, IMIST, etc) is an added advantage.
  • Minimum 15 years of HSSE experience with at least 7 years’ experience in managerial roles.
  • HSSE leadership and expertise on the following:
    • HSSE regulatory and technical expertise.
    • Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
    • Crisis management and emergency response leadership.
    • Risk management and hazard assessment capability.
    • Stakeholder engagement and cross – agency coordination.
    • Building management and safety compliance knowledge.
    • Leadership and communication capability with the ability to influence safety culture.

Skills Type:

Employee Category:

Closing Date:

November 16, 2026

Position Title:

Head (Development and Low Carbon Industries) +
Company Overview +

At Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam (PA), we foster a culture of excellence, innovation and integrity. Our core values of Unity, Accountability and Excellence guide us in everything we do from ensuring safety and environmental stewardship to promoting collaboration and mutual respect. We believe in creating dynamic and supportive work environment where every team member’s contribution is valued.

We encourage open communication and teamwork, ensuring that every voice is heard and respected. Professional development is a priority, and we are committed to nurturing talent and promoting professional growth at PA.

We offer competitive salary package, health insurance, generous, vacation times, education and housing support and opportunities for professional growth and development. PA is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can flourish.

PA is dedicated to ensuring the sustainable development of the nation’s oil and gas resources. Our mission is to provide a regulatory framework that promotes safety, efficiency and environmental stewardship. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation and a supportive work culture.

Position Summary +

We seek for dedicated and experienced Head (Development & Low Carbon Industries) to join our PA team.

He/she is responsible to lead the screening, regulatory development and pre-FEED maturation of conventional downstream Petroleum Industries and emerging low-carbon opportunities. The role will combine strong project-development disciplines with the ability to establish regulatory pathways for new technologies, fuels and industrial value chains 

Key Responsibilities +
  • Lead the development pipeline for downstream petroleum industries including further downstreaming (“downstream”) and low-carbon industrial opportunities.
  • Assess project proposals for strategic fit, national value, technical viability, technology readiness, feedstock, utilities, infrastructure and market considerations.
  • Develop regulatory pathways and assurance requirements for projects to be undertaken at pilot, demonstration and/or commercial scale.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project technical reviews and prepare clear recommendations for senior decision-makers.
  • Establish and maintain PA’s downstream projects and Low Carbon Industries Portfolio Register.
  • Advance regulatory work for low-carbon fuels (such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel SAF, biofuels, synthetic fuels), hydrogen and its derivatives, low-carbon methanol, and other carbon-utilisation products.
  • Coordinate carbon-intensity, monitor, review and verify (MRV) certification and claims-assurance requirements.
  • Prepare approved projects for formal transfer to PA’s Manager of Projects after FID.
  • Build a capable, collaborative and future-ready development team.
Qualifications & Skills Required +
  • Minimum Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering or other relevant technical disciplines.
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant working experience in downstream project development, low carbon energy or related sector with at least 5 years experience in leading major projects, multidisciplinary studies or project development team.
  • Has strong capability in project maturation, project governance, technical assurance, business development and stakeholder engagement.
  • Possess the understanding of low-carbon industries, technology screening, carbon intensity, MRV or certification is an added advantage.
  • Able to communicate complex technical, regulatory and commercial issues clearly to senior Government, Board and industry stakeholders.
  • Has strong leadership, judgement, integrity and commitment to national value creation.

Skills Type:

Employee Category:

Closing Date:

November 16, 2026

Position Title:

Officer (Operations & Engineering) – Production Technologist +
Company Overview +

At Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam (PA), we foster a culture of excellence, innovation and integrity. Our core values of Unity, Accountability and Excellence guide us in everything we do from ensuring safety and environmental stewardship to promoting collaboration and mutual respect. We believe in creating dynamic and supportive work environment where every team member’s contribution is valued.

We encourage open communication and teamwork, ensuring that every voice is heard and respected. Professional development is a priority, and we are committed to nurturing talent and promoting professional growth at PA.

We offer competitive salary package, health insurance, generous, vacation times, education and housing support and opportunities for professional growth and development. PA is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can flourish.

PA is also dedicated to ensuring the sustainable development of the nation’s oil and gas resources. Our mission is to provide a regulatory framework that promotes safety, efficiency and environmental stewardship. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation and a supportive work culture.

Position Summary +

We seek for dedicated and highly motivated Officer (Operations & Engineering) – Production Technologist to oversee and support key upstream functions on daily upstream operation, production technologist and field development project.

He/she is also responsible to support the regulation, facilitation and monitoring of hydrocarbon maturation activities of oil and gas companies operating in Brunei Darussalam, in accordance with national guidelines, Petroleum Mining Agreement (PMAs) and Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs), by providing accurate technical inputs, regulatory process support, and structured reporting to the Department Lead. 

Key Responsibilities +

Production Technologist Focused

  • Support the Leads/ Senior Officer in daily upstream operator production and operation monitoring.
  • Support on Well, Reservoir and Facility Management (WRFM) standards and best practices for assigned area.
  • Ensure compliance with Production and Field Management guidelines and applicable standards.
  • Ensure compliance with the well integrity management standards.
  • Understand well performance and identify optimization opportunities.
  • Assess Well and Completion Design and Optimization.
  • Assist in identifying competitive technologies to restore or improve production performance.
  • Work with other disciplines, Wells, Operations and Process to mature opportunities.
  • Understand the integrated system and identify opportunities to improve production and/or recovery.
  • Monitor and ensure oil and gas operators are in full compliance with procedures, policies and guidelines.
  • Engage with operators, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to ensure regulatory adherence.

Field Development Project Delivery

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline.
  • Minimum three (3) years of relevant working experience.
  • Has fundamental understanding of the Upstream Oil and Gas industry, locally and regionally.
  • Possess basic understanding of the Upstream Oil and Gas operations and production system, including Wells, and Downhole completion aspect.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self – motivated and has strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications & Skills Required +
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline.
  • Minimum three (3) years of relevant working experience.
  • Has fundamental understanding of the Upstream Oil and Gas industry, locally and regionally.
  • Possess basic understanding of the Upstream Oil and Gas operations and production system, including Wells, and Downhole completion aspect.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self – motivated and has strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills Type:

Employee Category:

Closing Date:

November 16, 2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE

For any enquiry, kindly email to pa.recruitment@pa.gov.bn. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Status Updates on Current Vacant Posts

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March 2025 Compliance Director Filled 1
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Officer (HSSE) Filled 1
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Lead (HSSE) Offered 1
Senior Officer (Operations & Engineering) – Well Engineering Offered 1
Senior Officer (Operations & Engineering) – Production Technology Offered 1
Senior Officer (Operations & Engineering) – Cost Engineering Offered 1
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