Lead Engineer

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About the Role:

The Lead Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support to the Trinidad & Tobago asset. This position requires interface with Operations, Subsurface, HSE and other functions, and is responsible for providing technical support to the production facilities, advising on process and production optimization and supporting the integration of brownfield development projects. This role will report to the Surface Engineering manager.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in engineering across topsides equipment, subsea flowline and onshore storage and offtake equipment to the operations and maintenance teams.  Foster effective relationships with both office and site-based teams. This includes all key engineering disciplines, process, integrity, instrumentation, and automation and mechanical
• Leads an engineering team that provides front line operational support and oversight for critical process such as operational surveillance, operational engineering support and critical control health management
• Leads a team with direct reports of process, integrity systems and mechanical engineers
• Support workplan development and prioritization with the Surface Engineering Manager, allocating resources and ensuring progression and completion of critical work
• Mentoring and coaching junior engineers to foster development
• Develop engineering solutions to ensure safe and reliable operations which may include additional new or temporary equipment
• Lead or participate as a member of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) teams as required
• Manage the design, detailed engineering, and work management planning of facilities process modifications using an MOC process
• Participate in HAZOPs, HAZIDs, LOPAs, other risk assessments and Design Reviews.

• Provides governance and oversight to ensure engineering practices are carried out in accordance with the required technical standards, processes, and procedures while operating in compliance with local regulations and corporate standards
• Own and continually improve the process surveillance tools and KPIs across the operated facilities.
• Provision of technical expertise and direction into “Case to Operate” scenarios related to process engineering.
• Identify, design, and implement engineering & maintenance change projects as they relate to the process engineering discipline in accordance with Management of Change procedures.  Provide review and endorsement where applicable for management of change projects led by others for the facilities.
• Provide guidance to engineering contractors on the application of Woodside’s procedures and guidelines
• Ensure technical risks are identified and assessments conducted in accordance with the Process Safety management procedure requirements 
• Often travel to offshore facilities may be required to support projects as needed. Trips could be minimum 3 days to in excess of a week.
• Monitor activities and developments in Engineering across industry groups, regulators, and contractors to identify and support implementation of best practices across International Operations.

Skills & Experience:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant Engineering discipline preferred Process Engineering or Instrumentation and Automation Engineering.
• 15+ years’ industry related experience, with minimum 10 years supporting producing oil & gas facilities.
• Leadership experience of multiple discipline engineering teams.
• Detailed knowledge of Process Safety
• Experience with relevant process safety risk assessments and functional safety tools;
• Experience in Incident Response (or willing to participate)
• Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer status preferred
• Working knowledge of API codes affecting process design (e.g. API RP 14C, 14E, 520, 521).
• Familiarity with ISA/IEE codes for safety and control systems.
• Familiarity with PI data historian.
• Experience with engineering design, construction, commissioning, and oil & gas operational background.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork and influencing skills
• Demonstrates HSE leadership in a producing asset environment.
• Demonstrates high levels of autonomy and business acumen
• Knowledge in system integration – ability to solve complex problems, understanding the interactions between the interfaces 

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 10 January 2025.

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