Company: Woodside Energy
Location: Pluto LNG, Karratha, Western Australia
Start Date: Mid-March 2025
Duration: 18 months
Roster: 3 weeks on / 1 week off (FIFO or Residential options available)

About the Role

Woodside Energy is seeking an experienced PT2 Integrated Commissioning & Start-Up (CSU) Process Engineer to support the Pluto Train 2 project. This role will focus on commissioning, start-up, and initial operations of Pluto Train 2, with an opportunity to transition into an operational engineering role post-2026. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient commissioning of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve process system issues across mechanical equipment, components, and systems.
• Perform operability, plant troubleshooting, and control studies, including simulation modeling (HYSYS).
• Conduct plant shutdown, warm start-up, and other critical tests in a training simulator.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities to optimize system reliability and availability.
• Ensure compliance with vendor package installations and provide technical support for equipment performance during commissioning and start-up.
• Ensure adherence to local and national safety codes and industry standards.
• Promote and implement a Zero Accident Philosophy in all commissioning and start-up activities.
• Engage with clients, vendors, regulatory bodies, and engineering teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision during commissioning, start-up, and operational activities.
• Review commissioning and start-up plans and coordinate with relevant teams to ensure project milestones are met.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in commissioning, start-up, operations, maintenance, and testing of process and utility systems in oil and gas processing facilities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide technical guidance for testing, start-up, and operations.
• Experience in LNG projects is desirable.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively work across multiple teams.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards related to commissioning, operations, and maintenance.

Additional Requirements

As this is a site-based role that may require extended periods at the Pluto LNG site, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a valid Industry Safety Induction (Safer Together) certification, or
• Demonstrate 12 months of oil and gas experience within the last two years to qualify for an experienced worker exemption.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: Mid-March 2025.
• Duration: 18 months (potential opportunity for an operational engineering role post-2026).
• Location: Pluto LNG, Karratha (FIFO or Residential options available).
• Roster: 3 weeks on / 1 week off (68-hour workweeks, including travel time)..

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on a world-class LNG project.
• Hands-on experience with a leading energy company.
• Career development opportunities beyond the project scope.
• FIFO and residential options available.