Materials Engineer

Wood is recruiting a Materials Engineer to contribute to advisory services for internal teams and external clients. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Perth CBD, working on a major brownfields Engineering Service Contract with a leading Oil & Gas client.

Wood's Operations APAC West delivers brownfields engineering, procurement, construction, optimisation, and technical services to the Oil & Gas industry, partnering with prominent producers in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Southeast Asia.

Join us in Perth CBD with access to on-site facilities and amenities.

• Meaningful projects delivered in partnership with leaders in energy and materials markets
• Global connections within an inclusive, diverse international community
• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid and remote options
• Wellbeing benefits including private health insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Leave options: Annual, Carers & Sick, Purchased, Study, Family, Cultural, Reproductive Health & Wellbeing
• Financial benefits including Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging, retailer discounts, and hotel discounts
• Diversity and Inclusion commitments
• Professional development with tailored plans and education assistance; one paid annual professional membership
• Competitive salary with regular reviews

This role offers mentorship by the Head of Discipline - Materials within Wood, working on a dedicated client contract team. You'll gain hands-on experience across diverse projects, developing expertise in materials and corrosion engineering, with support to grow technical skills and contribute to high-impact work in a collaborative environment.

Your main responsibilities will include supporting proposal development, selecting appropriate materials, mitigating corrosion risks, understanding welding metallurgy, and preparing technical reports.

• Materials & Corrosion Expertise: Assist in selecting and specifying suitable materials, coatings, and linings based on project requirements and environmental conditions. Contribute to corrosion risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and review welding documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Project Support & Technical Analysis: Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation aligned with client specifications and industry standards to support project execution and decision-making.
• Standards & Compliance: Learn and apply relevant industry codes and standards for brownfield and greenfield projects, ensuring all deliverables meet industry and client requirements.

You will help advance Wood's three-pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth, upholding Wood values and ethical standards to ensure safe, reliable operations and client satisfaction.

What makes you remarkable?

Wood is an equal opportunity employer. If you don't match every statement below, but have some relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.

Expected

• Able to work lawfully in Australia and hold full working rights for this location; visa applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Qualified in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related engineering discipline from a recognised institution.
• Recent graduate or early-career engineer with experience in materials engineering, preferably in asset integrity, corrosion mitigation, materials selection, welding metallurgy, or related fields.
• Knowledge of industry standards and codes related to materials, corrosion, welding, and coatings is advantageous.

Desirable

Commitment to developing a career in Materials Science within the Oil & Gas industry.

Wood encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. If you're a Materials Engineering graduate eager to start your career on a major Engineering Service Contract in Perth, apply today. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping unlock solutions in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com