Principal Production Engineer
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About Woodside
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
A highly motivated and experienced Production Engineer is needed within the Trion subsurface team. The qualified candidate should possess deep functional production engineering and operations knowledge. This role will be a key point of integration between the Subsurface team and the Operations Readiness team. Opportunities will range across the production engineering spectrum as outlined below.
Duties and Responsibilities
Health, Safety, Environment and Quality
- Well Integrity Management
Leadership / Excellence
- This role will not be a direct people leader
- Excellent collaboration skills and strong integrator of information and analysis across multiple disciplines and functions such as drilling, completions, projects, subsurface, operations, subsea, finance and planning.
- Effective risk management.
- Strong interpersonal and engagement skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Proven problem-solving skills, ability to manage change and with uncertainty/ambiguity.
- Ability to clearly communicate technical position with well-crafted and documented technical presentations / interpretations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Mentoring and coaching skills.
Technical Accountabilities
- Responsible for detailed well flowback planning, procedures and execution
- Responsible for field ramp-up planning, procedures and execution
- Responsible for general well standard operating procedures
- Responsible for assisting with operator training
- Responsible for Flow assurance support
- Responsible for being main point of contact for the Operations team from the subsurface team once operations begin
- Responsible for routine well surveillance once field is online
- Responsible for routine production model update once field is online
Skills and Experience
Qualifications
- Minimum degree qualification in Engineering
- Minimum 10 years experience
- Spanish required
- English required
- Strong technical background in Production Engineering with broad range of knowledge in the other relevant disciplines.
- Experience in production operations, well integrity management, and well surveillance.
- Water and gas injection experience is preferred
- Deepwater experience is preferred
- Experience in integrated field modeling using applications such as GAP, PROSPER and RESOLVE
- Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
- Excellent collaboration skills and strong integrator
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Mentoring and coaching skills
Recognition and Reward
What you can expect from us:
- Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
- 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 with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
- Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture
- Community volunteering opportunities
- Relocation assistance (if required)
- A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives
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 various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themself.
We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities.
Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 3/28/2026
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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.