New Energy System Modelling 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.

About the Role:

Woodside Energy’s goal of thriving through the energy transition is underpinned by investment in New Energy opportunities. With our global scale and diversity, we can make a bigger contribution to providing the lower-carbon   energy products that the world needs. Our new energy work has never been more important. 

The world needs reliable, affordable energy with lower carbon emissions.  At Woodside we have the knowledge, partnerships, and determination to become a global leader in delivering energy solutions to our customers worldwide. To help meet that need, we are working to diversify our portfolio with lower carbon energy products, maintain a high-quality offsets portfolio and avoid or reduce our emissions through innovation at our current and future operations. 

We are seeking a Systems Modelling Engineer to join our team based in Perth on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to Manager Systems Integration and Modelling, you will apply your engineering skills to optimise system design and model lifecycle economics of New Energy opportunities using internally developed and commercial tools.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Applies technoeconomic toolkit to evaluate power to lower-carbon  hydrogen, and ammonia business opportunities.
• Responsible for technically sound application of modeling toolkit and benchmarking project lifecycle economics
• Effectively communicates modelling results and cost sensitivities with internal stakeholders through data visualizations.
• Collaborates with business teams to solve power and production system technical and engineering challenges.
• Feedback modelling toolkit and code-base areas for improvement as part of continuous improvement.
• Routinely shares knowledge, insights, and lessons learnt to stakeholders.

Skills & Experience:

• Process Systems, Chemical, or Electrical Engineer.
• Technical knowledge of renewable power generation, utility power, and hydrogen & ammonia production systems.
• Experience with capital project estimates and economic evaluation.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and leverage technical and engineering skills, business acumen, and experts to solve technoeconomic problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate simulation results and sensitivities to both internal and external stakeholders to influence business decision.
• Experience modelling Power to New Energy product systems in PLEXOS is highly favourable.
• Coding experience using Python or Java object-oriented programming to develop engineering apps a plus.  Potential growth opportunity
• Experience modelling in Aspen HYSYS would be desirable.

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 21st Sept 2024.

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