Gulf of America Maintenance Analysis & Improvement 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.

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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:

The Maintenance A&I Engineer role is an integral member of the International Operations Surface Engineering Team based in Gulf of America.  The Surface Engineering team is accountable for all Facilities and Subsea engineering outcomes with this role providing dedicated maintenance and reliability engineering expertise to analyze and enhance asset performance.  This role specifically supports the Gulf of America assets, however is part of, and supported by, the broader Surface Engineering team within International Operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Asset focal point for Shenzi Reliability Improvement plan including progression of key milestones and refreshing the strategy/plan for CY26 
• Asset focal point for VIP (production enhancement hopper and deferral root cause analysis and learning) 
• Asset focal point for Digital solutions for Gulf of America Production unit including prioritization and business case evaluation of projects for the asset 
• Analysis metrics associated equipment health and performance, specifically as it relates to maintenance of equipment, to understand gaps and define improvement opportunities
• Monitoring of maintenance strategy outcomes to understand emerging risks/changes - continuous improvement of localised maintenance strategies based on maintenance outcomes, safety and reliability learnings, industry learnings etc
• Support internal/external performance metrics and benchmarking to understand equipment and maintenance performance relative to peer groups; drive gaps closure scope and improvements
• Analyses life of plant, equipment and infrastructure and determine equipment performance assumptions based on the production plan - supports Operations and Engineering teams with inputs for budget definition (cost and production risks)
• Analyze execution performance metrics to identify and understand gaps/opportunities with respect to execution outcomes (operating standards, procedures, work instructions, planning, compliance, priority of deliver, reporting/close-out, quality

• Champions conditioning monitoring program – ensuring oversight across execution and management to identified equipment issues
• Leads root cause analysis and “failure type” reviews (e.g.5 Whys, FMECA) of plant, equipment and non-process infrastructure based on noncompliance to planned reliability or unpredicted failures. 
• Support analysis of end-to-end work processes, master data, work instructions to identify inefficiencies in work execution and coordinates opportunities for improved business outcomes. 
• Support identification and prioritization of maintenance related issues resulting in intolerable production impacts and/or large inefficient maintenance spend 
• Responsible for understanding equipment targets to ensure these are aligned with system targets as a basis for asset management
• Responsible for the monitoring of adherence to maintenance processes and recommending key improvement and changes against asset specific requirements - applying as required
• Develops and maintains portfolio of prioritized Maintenance improvement initiatives, working with stakeholder groups to implement 
• Initiates and approves Master Data requests for an area in Operation / area of accountability. 
• Facilitates updates to maintenance procedures, work instructions and control systems coding where relevant.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in core Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Rotating Equipment, Process & Instrumentation) or a related field. Relevant experience in lieu of a degree may be considered
• Post-Graduate studies in Asset Management or Reliability/Maintenance Engineering advantageous
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations and maintenance type role systems, preferably in the oil and gas industry or a related field
• Application of reliability techniques applicable to asset management (FMEA, RCA, FTA, Systems Analysis, Spares Analysis)
• Proficiency in integration and analysis of SAP EAM (CMMS) data
• Proficiency in interpreting P&IDs, single line diagrams and technical manuals
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and make sound decisions under pressure
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with diverse stakeholders and conveying technical information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment

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 Thursday May 29th.

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