Instrumentation & Automation Technician

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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Mentorship and Guidance: Acting as a coach or mentor to team members, offering guidance and sharing expertise.
• Interdepartmental Support: Providing support across departments as needed, including assistance with mechanical and electrical maintenance procedures. This flexibility ensures comprehensive coverage of the facility's operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborating to identify and implement improvements in maintenance strategies, processes, and procedures. Team input is valuable for making informed decisions that enhance overall performance.
• Start-Up Operations: Actively participate as a member of the hook up and commissioning team and the start-up team during start-up operations, leveraging team expertise and collaboration to ensure smooth and efficient processes.
• Safety Leadership: Lead and participate in safety-related drills and exercises; conduct facility HSEC meetings as required.
• Risk Management: Advocate for a risk-based approach to maintenance and operations, collaborating with technical specialists and HSEC staff to effectively manage risks.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain offshore instrumentation equipment, including process, emergency shutdown, fire and gas, metering, and telecommunication equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation in compliance with statutory and Woodside Energy Gulf of Mexico procedures.
• Planned Maintenance: Execute planned maintenance activities on instrumentation and automation equipment.

• Troubleshooting Expertise: Provide specialized instrumentation and automation expertise to support troubleshooting activities.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation related to the installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of instrumentation equipment.
• Inspection and Testing: Conduct equipment inspections and testing, including safety-critical testing.
• Procedure Development: Assist Offshore Planners in developing and maintaining instrumentation procedures and work instructions, ensuring compliance by facility personnel and service providers.
• Maintenance Planning: Contribute to the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities to optimize maintenance schedules, ensuring timely and effective upkeep of equipment and systems.
• Team Mentorship: Serve as a coach and mentor to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development to enhance team skills and performance.
• Leadership Development: Participate in the Field Leadership Program and Process Safety Management Program to develop leadership skills and contribute to the overall leadership capacity within the organization.
• Supervisory Role: Assume the role of Maintenance Supervisor as needed, providing leadership and continuity in their absence to ensure ongoing maintenance operations and team support.

Skills & Experience:

Strengths: 

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and automation systems, including maintenance and engineering change tasks. Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and one-line diagrams.
• Commitment to performing all activities safely and in compliance with regulatory and company HSE standards. Ability to lead safety drills, advise during emergencies, and ensure safe control and isolation of mechanical systems.
• Expertise in maintaining onshore and offshore instrumentation equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations. Proficiency in troubleshooting, inspecting, testing, and evaluating equipment performance.
• Promote a risk-based approach to maintenance and operations, ensuring compliance with legislation, facility Safety Case, ISO 14001, and company HSE management systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain instrumentation procedures and work instructions, ensuring compliance by facility personnel and contractors. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to maintenance activities.
• Strong personal and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with team members, lead facility HSEC meetings, and provide coaching and mentoring.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance strategies, processes, and procedures. Champion the CMMS and analyze reports to maximize equipment reliability.
• Demonstrated competence in emergency response and process optimization. Ability to perform equipment inspection and testing, including safety-critical testing.
• A desire to learn and challenge oneself, with training objectives set by self and management. Work towards obtaining a Maintenance Supervisor's Marine Certification and the knowledge to step into the Maintenance Supervisor's roll

Qualifications 

• Citizenship: Mexican Citizen
• Visa Requirements: B1/B2 USA Visa required
• Education: University Degree or Trade Certificate required
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in offshore oil & gas production operations
• Communication Skills: Proficient in written communication
• Maintenance Management Systems: Experience with maintenance management systems, with a preference for SAP over other CMMS systems
• Technical Expertise: Instrument/electrical design and commissioning experience
• Computer Skills: Proficient computer skills relevant to job responsibilities
• Training: High and low voltage switchgear operation and maintenance training required
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of distributed control systems, high and low voltage electrical equipment, gas metering and analyzer systems, power generation, and hazardous area equipment
• Experience in the use of diagnostic equipment related to electrical systems and equipment. 

Duration of Assignment: Permanent and rotational

Proficiency in English is preferred

Resumes are required to be submitted in English

This posting will hire two candidates.

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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 March 13th

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