Completions Engineer

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

Woodside Culture

We recognise that a key contributor to our success is an inclusive culture that promotes diversity and a sense of belonging.

Flexible work arrangements including part-time hours or partial work-from-home options will be considered – please indicate on your resume if you wish to be considered for a position with flexible working arrangements.

About the Role:

Reports to a Senior or Supervising Completion Engineer and works closely with other Completion Engineers in their peer group. Part of a team of engineers supporting GWS projects in central or regional teams during planning, execution, or close-out phases of projects or new business opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

• Plans and delivers segments of projects and whole well designs within a team.
• Collaborates across disciplines to share knowledge and achieve objectives.
• Works independently and solves complex problems with some supervision.
• Makes recommendations on project direction and scope.
• Learns new projects quickly and can adjust to unexpected and changing conditions.
• Prepares high quality written work and makes clear concise presentations.
• Continuously demonstrates professional and ethical behaviour.

Operations & Engineering Responsibilities:

• Leads the design process for a full well or portions of a well, including:

• Cost, time, and resource planning.

• Offset well reviews and conceptual design.
• Incorporating Lessons Learned & Best Practices.
• Casing seat evaluation, load cases & well architecture.
• Completion fluid system designs.
• Knowledge of different supplier products and tools.
• New completion tool technology evaluations and recommendations.

• Well acceptance criteria, barriers and well integrity work.
• Preparation of completion programs.
• CWOP meetings, post-well or post-campaign reviews.

• Reviews daily activity reports to ensure accuracy and appropriate level of detail.
• Operational support, problem solving, contingency planning, record keeping.
• Participates in After Action Reviews and ensures Lessons Learned are captured

Health, Safety, and Environmental:

• Understands GWS HSE strategy and HSE standards.
• Includes HSE in Engineering design, including process safety considerations.
• Participates in field audits, visits, and site based HSE programs.

Risks:

• Has a strong understanding of D&C risks and Risk Management processes.
• Can lead Well, Operational, and MOC risk assessments as needed.
• Participates in development of Material Risk Bowties and Critical Controls.

Costs:

• Assists in the preparation of well cost estimates for planning and AFE generation.
• Maintains a close track of costs during operations, including cost reduction ideas.
• Reconciling AFE vs final tracked costs, investigates variances, and updates cost model.

Supply:

• Specifies completion equipment for procurement.
• Manages service contracts and resolves and contractual or invoice disputes.
• Provides technical/service inputs for tenders, evaluation, and award processes.
• Supporting the purchase to pay process for materials and services.

Quality Assurance:

• Provides engineering input to quality plans for equipment and service tools.

• Supports failure investigation and non-compliance reporting (NCR) processes.

Regulatory and Joint Venture:

• Verifies applicable regulatory requirements are complied with for drilling operations.
• Participates in Joint Venture Partner meetings as required.

Development:

• Manages personal development.
• Mentors more junior team members to progress their development goals and plans

Skills & Experience:

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree.
• Drilling, completion, and intervention technical courses.
• Developing leadership skills.

Experience:

• 4 to 9 years in completion engineering.
• 1 to 2 years of wellsite experience preferred.
• Experience in several offshore campaigns, including deep-water and different basins.

Duration of Assignment: Fix Term 12 Months 

Proficiency in English is required

Resumes are required to be submitted in English

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. 

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 29 Nov 2024.

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.