Training and Competency Lead - International

Indicative Job Level: 11/12

Duration of Assignment: Permanent

Global Mobility: Permanent employees must already be based in the location of the role 

Receiving Line Manager: Jim Siercks

Closing date for Applications: 31 January 2025

About the Role:

The Training and Competency Lead will be accountable for the strategy, planning, execution and governance of training and competency for International Operations. The T&C lead will be supported by a team of temporary resources to deliver some key scopes and then transition into the BAU model.  The Training and Competency Lead will be responsible for delivery of:

• Capability strategy for IO
• Development of competency profiles across IO
• Sustainable training program

The role reports to the Gulf of Mexico Operations manager but holds responsibilities across Gulf of Mexico and Trinidad & Tobago.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To deliver a cohesive and sustainable capability strategy for International Operations inclusive of considerations for existing systems and processes deployed in Australian Operations.
• Work closely with International Operations leadership and the broader Discipline Networks to develop capability maps (aligned to global WEL standards) and tools for use in each discipline.
• Maintain the connection to the Operations Excellence Capability Advisor
• To formulate, generate and deliver a competency assurance program for operations, maintenance and engineering personnel by liaising with approved WEL global Process Owners.
• Update the content for operations and maintenance training
• Plan and execute the digital and process evolution of training governance i.e. utilize Australian Operations dashboards and tools to manage training governance
• Complete N+ 1 mapping for operations and pathway to achieving them

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, occupational health and safety, or other related field. Relevant experience in lieu of a degree may be considered
• Skilled in knowledge of operations and maintenance training requirements.
• Ability to manage change, with uncertainty/ambiguity.
• Project management-like skillsets to manage schedules, resources, reporting, risk and delivery.
• Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Experience demonstrating effective stakeholder engagement
• Experience working in cross discipline teams
• Skilled in Process Safety Management
• Skilled in Operations and Maintenance practices
• Good awareness of Engineering practices
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams and different cultures advantageous.
• Strong appetite for Continuous Improvement
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with diverse stakeholders and conveying information clearly and concisely.
• Min of 8+ years in Operations / Maintenance

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.