Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Employment Type: Contract (15 months)
Date Published: July 23, 2025
Position Title: Operations Readiness Engineer – Upstream
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Employment Type: Contract (Immediate start)
Reporting To: Operations Readiness Manager (Woodside Energy)
Company Overview
Woodside Energy is advancing their Projects, a major offshore gas development in northern Western Australia. The Perth-based Business Unit reports to the Executive Vice President of Technical & Energy Developments and is progressing the project toward FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) readiness.
The development includes subsea production wells, gathering systems, a greenhouse gas injection system, two gas and condensate FPSOs, and a gas export pipeline connecting to the North West Shelf (NWS) infrastructure. As Australia's leading independent energy company, Woodside is committed to developing this resource safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
Position Overview
Woodside seeks an experienced Operations Readiness Engineer to join the Upstream Operations Readiness team in Perth. The successful candidate will support asset readiness planning throughout the project lifecycle, contributing to strategies for safe and efficient operations.
This role focuses on delivering FEED entry strategies for the Subsea and FPSO scopes and providing detailed input into FEED Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages. Collaboration across engineering, operations, digital, and procurement teams is essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Support operations readiness activities for the upstream development.
* Develop and implement FEED entry strategies for subsea and FPSO scopes.
* Contribute operational input into FEED ITTs to ensure readiness and alignment.
* Engage with engineering, corporate, and procurement teams to embed operational considerations early.
* Support digital readiness and data integration for future operations.
* Promote governance, ethical conduct, and alignment with Woodside's values.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to meet readiness and project objectives.
Candidate Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
* Minimum 10 years' multidisciplinary experience in oil and gas.
* Proven experience in Maintenance, Operations, and Subsea Engineering.
* Proficient in digital, data, and IT systems relevant to asset operations.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
* Commitment to operational excellence, governance, and compliance.
Additional Information
The role is based at Woodside's Perth office. No site travel is currently required.
Applicants with different remuneration expectations are encouraged to apply and specify their rate.
This is an opportunity to work with one of Australia's most respected energy companies on a significant development project.
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