Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer (Karratha)

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

Woodside is looking for a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer to join the team for a 24-month fixed term contract. This role will work on the Karratha Gas Plant and is a Karratha residential position. 
 
This role presents an excellent opportunity to further enhance your operational and technical engineering skills working with a wide variety of rotating equipment on one of Australia’s largest LNG processing facilities. Working in a multi-discipline team you will provide effective, fit for purpose and executable solutions to address facility risks in a prioritised manner. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical input into equipment operations and maintenance on a large LNG, Domestic Gas and Condensate processing facility. Including general condition and performance monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance work planning and execution support. 

• Provide technical expertise into plant and equipment maintenance strategies, HAZOP / LOPA workshops and incident investigations. 

• Lead complex plant modifications to reduce safety, environmental, regulatory, and financial risks to ALARP. 

• Manage external service providers for multidiscipline projects including scope definition, budget approval, assurance reviews, and schedule tracking. 

• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver practical engineering solutions and support planning engineering via maintenance strategies, procedure updates, and queries. 

• Provide technical coaching to Junior Engineers. 

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years in a technical Rotating Equipment Engineer capacity 
• Experience on industrial rotating machinery including operations and maintenance support to gas turbines (heavy duty and aeroderivative), compressors (centrifugal, axial and reciprocating), fans and pumps 
• 5+ years’ experience in Oil & Gas operations with LNG experience preferred 
• Process Safety knowledge 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. 
• Strong understanding of management of change, risk identification & assessment. 
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills. 
• Strong coaching and influencing 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 Friday the 29th of May, 2026.

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