Wellsite Leader
US
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Flexible work arrangements including part-time hours or partial work-from-home options will be considered – please indicate on your resume if you wish to be considered for a position with flexible working arrangements.
About the Role:
Original Posting Date: 6/23/2026
Woodside Energy USA Services Inc. seeks a Wellsite Leader at our Houston, Texas location to represent Woodside on a drilling contractor owned and operated facility and to provide rig site operational and safety leadership to Woodside staff and Woodside contractors.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage the well construction or intervention activity, including all aspects of well integrity, in accordance with the Drilling and Completion Campaign. Manage and direct activities of the Drilling Contractor and Drilling Service Contractors in the execution of the well program. Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, procedures. Lead the HSE program on the rig and ensure its effectiveness. Direct, supervise and optimize all rig operations and logistics. Co-ordinate personnel, equipment, and material requirements for rig operations. Monitor, document and report all rig operations affecting the well. Provide operational support during preparation of the well program. Drive wellsite performance through job planning and post-operational reviews. Communicate all operations in writing to the rig contractor and vendors, obtaining EM/Supt approval when operations deviate from program. Manage and direct concurrent operations (SIMOPs) at the wellsite. Responsible for the implementation of company-approved well control policies, practices, and procedures. Ensure HSE management systems and programs are communicated to site personnel. Ensures Woodside staff and contractors participate in safety programs and initiatives. Mentor and train Wellsite Engineers.
Skills & Experience:
Education and Occupational Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
Qualifications/Skills and Competencies Experience:
Experience must include two (2) years involving each of the following:
Engineering principles, well control, and barrier management;
HSE standards and best practices;
Lead rig safety programs and conduct risk assessments;
Well programs, including WACs and SIMOPs;
Coordinating with engineers, vendors, and management;
Wellsite bonding documents to ensure operational compliance;
Quality assurance, including providing feedback and input in NCR’s and failure investigations;
Approving field services tickets and identifying cost saving opportunities; and
DP wellsite experience.
Certification(s) required: Well Control Certification and HUET.
Travel: Position requires up to 50% domestic and international travel to supervise operations on offshore oil rigs.
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 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
- 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 Monday, August 24, 2026
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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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