Position Title: Operations Readiness Engineer – Upstream
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Employment Type: Contract (15 months)
Start Date: Immediate
Reporting To: Operations Readiness Manager (Woodside Energy)

Company Overview

Woodside Energy is progressing their Projects, a major offshore gas development located in the northern region of Western Australia. The Perth-based Business Unit reports to the Executive Vice President of Technical & Energy Developments and is advancing the project toward FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) readiness.

The development comprises subsea production wells and 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 is seeking an experienced Operations Readiness Engineer to join the Upstream Operations Readiness team in Perth. The successful candidate will support integrated asset readiness planning throughout the project lifecycle, contributing to the development and implementation of strategies to enable safe and efficient operations.

This position is focused on delivering FEED entry strategies for the Subsea and FPSO scopes and providing detailed input into the FEED Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages. The role will involve collaboration across engineering, operations, digital, and procurement teams.

Key Responsibilities

Support delivery of operations readiness activities for themUpstream development.

Develop and implement FEED entry strategies for subsea and FPSO scopes.

Contribute operational input into FEED ITTs to ensure readiness and alignment.

Engage closely with engineering, corporate, and contracting & procurement teams to ensure operational considerations are embedded early.

Support digital readiness and data integration for future operations.

Promote strong governance, ethical conduct, and alignment with Woodside’s values.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet readiness and project objectives.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.

Minimum of 10 years’ multidisciplinary experience within the oil and gas sector.

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.

Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence, governance, and compliance.

Additional Information

Role is based at Woodside’s Perth office. No site travel is currently required.

Applicants with different remuneration expectations are encouraged to apply and indicate their required rate.

This is an opportunity to work with one of Australia’s most respected energy companies on a nationally significant development project.