JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Machinery Engineering Advisor to be based in Longford on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Superintendent, the Machinery Engineering Advisor will provide senior machinery engineering leadership and technical support to the operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams of the Longford Gas Plants. Work independently and through teams to maintain and improve the safety and reliability of machinery as well as the skill of site personnel.

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What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects
• Flexible working arrangements
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible benefits
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Global connections

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and assess technical and business risk in maintenance, operation, project and management of change.Influence and interface with Senior Management, with emphasis on providing an understanding of technical and business risk. Review maintenance exceptions and provide risk analysis and management support, with particular focus on safeguards and controls.
• Steward and utilize machinery monitoring programs (lubricant, vibration and performance) to manage machinery integrity and reliability. Provide expert analysis of monitoring findings to detect and prevent equipment failures.
• Failure identification and root cause analysis, repair scope development, repair methods, procedures and quality control, operational optimization
• Develop and implement targeted reliability improvement programs encompassing all elements of design, operation, and maintenance.
• Value Hunting: Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve production through optimization, alteration, or installation of machinery.
• Manage machinery related projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation, technical specification, quality assurance, installation and commissioning.
• Develop and deliver training, and mentor staff in machinery integrity principles and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of 15 years' experience in oil & gas industry (preferred) with at least 10 years in machinery engineering
• Must be registered as a Mechanical Professional Engineer in the State of Victoria with the Building Licensing Authority whilst practicing in the role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, strong leadership skills
  • Detailed knowledge of the following machinery classes: positive displacement and centrifugal pumps, fans, axial and centrifugal compressors, high speed gearboxes, electrical motors and generators, gas and steam turbines, and diesel engines.
  • Detailed knowledge of machinery auxiliary, monitoring, protection, and control systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of machinery principles, failure mechanisms, maintenance practices and industry standards (AS, API, IOGP, AMCA, ISO, ASME).

If you're an experienced Machinery Engineering Advisor, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.

Only applicants who are Australian citizens or hold the required visa/permit to work in Australia will be considered.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity!

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.