Oil & Gas - Operations (Mining, Resources & Energy)
Full time
Wood are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Operations Readiness Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that our clients' operations are fully prepared for safe and efficient start-up and ongoing production. Our clients cover multiple industries including Hydrogen, Oil & Gas Upstream / Midstream, LNG, Petrochemicals & Refining, Power and Renewables.
At Wood, we are a leading player in the Energy sector, committed to delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Our team is dedicated to excellence, safety, and environmental stewardship.
You will become part of a team focused on delivering solutions for our client's assets in Western Australia and the wider APAC region.
Responsibilities Develop and Implement Plans: Lead the creation of comprehensive operations readiness plans and procedures to ensure smooth transitions from project phases to operational status. Project Coordination: Work closely with project teams to integrate operational requirements into project planning and execution. Risk Management: Lead the conducting of thorough risk assessments, identify potential issues, and develop effective mitigation strategies to ensure safe and efficient operations. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with relevant safety and environmental regulations and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards. Technical Support: Lead teams in providing expert technical support during feed, commissioning and start-up phases, troubleshooting issues and ensuring systems are fully operational. Training and Mentorship: Assist in developing and delivering training programs for operations personnel, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle operational challenges. Performance Optimization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improving operational performance and implement best practices. Documentation: Ensure detailed records of operations readiness activities, including plans, procedures, risk assessments, and training materials are maintained. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing updates on readiness status and addressing any concerns. Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to continuously improve operations readiness processes, incorporating lessons learned and industry advancements. Line Management: Lead a team of Operations Readiness Engineers and supplementary service engineers in delivering operations readiness scopes. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations readiness within the Energy sector. Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Proficiency in relevant software and tools. Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) is a plus. What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible working conditions. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A supportive and collaborative work environment. The chance to be part of a forward-thinking and innovative team. Wood encourages Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Please note that we will only consider applications from Australian citizens or those who hold Permanent Residency (PR) and do not require company sponsorship to work lawfully in Australia.
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