Engineering Manager Operations Readiness

About Woodside

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a positive work environment. We 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 improving 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 globally.

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About the Role

Lead the Trion Surface Engineering team through startup preparation, first oil, and early field life. Accountable for the development, execution, assurance, and delivery of all activities required to achieve in country Surface Engineering capability to support the Trion production operations.

Establish engineering procedures and routines to support the Trion operation. Ensure that people, systems, processes and tools are in place to enable safe, reliable, and efficient operations that deliver the project objectives for Process Safety, HSE performance, mechanical integrity, uptime, and cost.

Build strong working relationships with International Engineering and other corporate functions to ensure full alignment with, and implementation of, corporate standards and policies within the Trion engineering organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Engineering Readiness strategy
• Definition and execution of the Technology strategy
• Development and ownership of key localized Engineering procedures (MOC, Inhibits & Overrides, etc.)
• Build and develop the local Mexico workforce per the approved staffing plan. Target to achieve TIC assessment of key roles.
• Maintenance of the facility safe operating envelope
• Implementation of mechanical integrity strategies
• Engineering analysis and studies as required for Brownfield modifications and MOC projects
• On-time delivery of the activities under position's responsibility

Skills and Experience

Behavioural and Leadership Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
• Proven Process Safey leadership capability
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Action-oriented, able to manage competing priorities, and deliver timely results.
• Excellent people development skills and ability to foster an inclusive environment.
• Ability to lead, influence, integrate, and deliver cross-functional decisions/efforts.
• Strong problem solving and risk management skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Experience and Technical Competencies

• 15+ years relevant experience in upstream petroleum industry with a strong
• background in facilities engineering and operations, including management of change, safety critical maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Strong discipline technical knowledge to help coach and develop local Mexican engineering and operations team
• Strong Communication and Presentation skills
• Connectivity with existing Woodside networks is preferred, to incorporate lessons learnt, foster continuous improvement, and embed Woodside culture.
• Understanding of International offshore codes, standards, and best practice
• Advanced Process Safety Management competency is preferred.

Languages

• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred

Recognition and 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
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported