Electrical Technician

About Woodside Energy

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 improve 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.

Woodside Culture

We recognise that a key contributor to our success is an inclusive culture that promotes diversity and a sense of belonging.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate as a member of the hook up and commissioning team and the start-up team during start-up operations.
• Maintain offshore electrical equipment, such as motor control systems, transformers, UPS, electric motors etc., to ensure that it can be operated safely and reliably in compliance with all statutory and Woodside’s Trion requirements.
• Assist Offshore Planners with developing and maintaining procedures and work instructions for all electrical work.
• Ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of facilities at all times.
• Participate in and lead safety-related drills and exercises; lead facility HSE meetings as required.
• Verify safe control and isolation to enable access to electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensure that facility maintenance activities provide safe, electrically stable and optimal equipment performance and conditions.
• Contribute to the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Serve as a coach/mentor across the team.
• Participate in the Field Leadership Program.
• Step-up for Maintenance Supervisor.
• Inform the Maintenance Supervisor and the engineering staff of equipment modification requirements or proposals.
• Assist the materials coordinator in maintaining and establishing adequate levels of supplies and strategic electrical spare parts at the facilities.

Skills & Experience:

Strengths:

• Understanding of reliability maintenance concepts, identification of equipment criticality and analysis of failure mode effects.
• Ability to influence and align team members within the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation and maintenance of hydrocarbon processing equipment.
• Good written communication skills.
• Experience in the use of diagnostic equipment related to electrical systems.
• Ability to interact with various stakeholders and convey technical information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and good personal, interpersonal and team skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical manuals.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Mexican Citizen
• Visa Requirements: B1/B2 USA Visa required
• Education: University Degree or Trade Certificate required
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in offshore oil & gas production operations
• Communication Skills: Proficient in written communication
• Maintenance Management Systems: Experience with maintenance management systems, with a preference for SAP over other CMMS systems
• Technical Expertise: Electrical design, commissioning, and operational experience
• Computer Skills: Proficient computer skills relevant to job responsibilities
• Training: High and low voltage switchgear operation and maintenance training required
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of distributed control systems, high and low voltage electrical equipment, gas metering and analyzer systems, power generation, and controls within hazardous areas.

Duration of Assignment: Permanent and rotational

Proficiency in English is required

Resumes are required to be submitted in English

This posting will hire two candidates.

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, coaching and mentoring
• 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
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

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.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on Thursday March 13th.

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