GOA Electrical Engineering Specialist I

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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.

The GOA Specialist Electrical Engineer is responsible for providing support to the Shenzi TLP asset to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of electrical systems. This role will report to the Frontline Engineering Team Lead for Shenzi TLP and is based in Houston, Texas. This is an entry level role.

• Provide technical leadership for electrical systems troubleshooting and maintenance activities related to surface and subsea production equipment and in compliance with technical standards, processes, and procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring electrical systems and associated maintenance activities comply with regulatory and safety standards
• Create and assure effective maintenance protocols for electrical equipment to drive safety and reliability.
• Foster effective relationships with both office and field based teams
• Lead and mentor maintenance team members, fostering knowledge-sharing and adherence to best practices in electrical systems safety and reliability.
• Identify, design, and implement engineering and maintenance change projects related to the electrical discipline, following Management of Change procedures. Review and endorse electrical components of Management of Change projects led by other engineers for the facility
• PWork towards serving as "System Custodian" for Safety Critical Systems as assigned
• Participate as a member of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) teams as required
• Participate in HAZID/HAZOP/Design Reviews and support action closeout
• Ensure technical risks are identified and assessments conducted in accordance with the Process Safety Management procedure requirements
• Provide guidance to contractors on the application of Woodside's procedures and guidelines
• Must be able to travel to offshore facility to complete scopes as needed. Trips could be minimum 3 days to more than a week

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• 0-2 years' industry related experience
• Strong problem solving and analytics skills to address complex technical challenged effectively and as part of a dynamic and integrated team
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to high accuracy and safety standards
• Demonstrates strong teamwork and influencing skills
• Demonstrates high levels of business acumen
• Understanding of the interactions between various interfaces and different disciplines
• Operations experience may be preferred
• Ability to obtain a TWIC for offshore travel
• Able to pass the required physical and safety training program for offshore travel via helicopter
• Experience with the following industry standards is a plus
• API RP 500
• API RP 14F
• API RP 2003
• NFPA 70
• NFPA 70E
• Experience with / knowledge of regulatory requirements in the Gulf of America is a plus
• ABS Classification Facility Rules
• 30 CFR Part 250

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 04 August 2025.

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