Metocean Senior Engineer

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.

We are seeking an experienced MetOcean Engineer to join the team here to help deliver world-class assets in a safe, reliable and timely manner.
Woodside is entering an exciting time with new projects and developments on the horizon.
Come join us as we thrive through the Energy Transition.

The MetOcean engineering team at Woodside provides a range of meteorological and oceanic engineering services across all assets, facilities, projects and developments.
This includes the development of design and operability criteria for onshore, offshore (fixed and floating), pipelines, and subsea infrastructure, as well as our New Energy projects.

Some of the key roles and responsibilities of the role include:

• Responsible for weather and ocean forecasting to support Woodside's onshore and offshore assets
• Responsible for provision and maintenance of environmental monitoring systems, in conjunction with onshore and offshore facilities
• MetOcean design criteria for onshore facilities, offshore facilities (fixed, floating systems, response-based) and pipelines and subsea infrastructure using state-of-the-art tools
• Operability criteria for marine seismic data acquisition, drilling, offshore construction and maintenance operations, shipping and port operations
• Scopes of work for MetOcean analysis services and field measurement campaigns
• Responsible for work outsourced to suppliers, including management of deliverables
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of fit-for-purpose MetOcean MATLAB-based tools and data management systems within the MetOcean discipline
• Represent Woodside in relevant MetOcean joint industry projects and standards committees
• Demonstrate HSE commitment and leadership within the MetOcean team and for its contractors
• Provide specialist guidance to Woodside's operations for tropical cyclone response, oil spill response and adverse weather risk assessment
• Contribute to the coaching and development of staff in MetOcean requirements and tools
• Support the coaching and development of civil and structural graduate engineers
• Develop, demonstrate and deploy new technology to improve the safety and efficiency of onshore and offshore assets and new developments

Candidates must possess an Engineering degree (Masters or PhD preferred though not mandatory) in oceanographic, environmental or coastal engineering.
We are looking for a MetOcean Engineer with considerable experience, gained within an oil and gas environment on large offshore developments, including:

• Development of MetOcean criteria for design and operation of fixed and floating facilities, pipelines and subsea infrastructure, and response-based analysis
• Weather and ocean forecasting
• Field measurement campaigns
• Operability criteria for vessel and aviation operations.
  

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a range of experiences across onshore, offshore, pipelines and subsea infrastructure, and will ideally have worked across early concept through to operating stages of asset lifecycle.
Owner/operator experience along with advanced MATLAB skills including coding is highly desirable.

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.

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education.
Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

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 Saturday 25th January 2025.

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