Lead Process Engineer

3 weeks ago


Perth, Australia Wood Plc Full time

As a Lead Process Engineer, you will lead teams of process engineers for assigned projects and studies. You will report to the Process Department Manager regarding forward manpower requirements and career development for your team. You will report to the Project Manager for their assigned project / study with timely delivery of reports, presentations, drawings, calculations and datasheets. You will work closely with engineers of other disciplines and the client to support them in making appropriate technical decisions for the project. 

Wood is currently recruiting a Lead Process Engineer to join its Perth team. This role will provide technical input within Operations Engineering and the wider Wood organisation, predominantly relating to projects in oil and gas facilities covering onshore gas plants (including LNG) and offshore gas and condensate platforms.   Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.  This engagement is a permanent opportunity to support the expansion of the Operations business.

You will be an Australian citizen or hold Permanent Residency (PR) to work lawfully in Australia.  If you have a visa application in progress, you are also encouraged to apply.  

Suitably qualified in Chemical Engineering from a recognised institution, ideally you will have proven experience working in a similar Lead Process / Principal Process Engineering role, supported by 15+ years of relevant design engineering experience within the Oil & Gas production and / or processing industries.  Your relevant experience participating in HAZOP, HAZID and SIL rating studies is essential.

In addition, you will:

  • Be recognized as an expert in Process engineering and have knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering, with experience delivering within a challenging and complex multi-discipline environment. 
  • Be a leader of people with several years of supervisory experience, capable of engendering an entrepreneurial spirit of cooperation and energising diverse teams to adopt best practice, driving optimal performance with safety at the heart of everything we do.    
  • Have a professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation with an ability to apply relevant technical practices, codes, and standards. 
  • Be commercially astute with a “solutions mindset”, skilled in the management of risk during the design process consistent with safety, technical and commercial requirements.
  • Be an articulate communicator (both written and verbal) including well-developed technical report writing and professional presentation skills. 
  • Have excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, spreadsheets, and commercial engineering programs (HYSYS, Dynamic HYSYS preferred).
  • Have a passion energy security / transition with the vision to navigate energy models of the future, coupled with your proven experience partnering with clients to be more efficient, sustainable, and optimised to deliver the best energy mix in their respective markets. 
  • Be customer focused with an ability to develop trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, while balancing operational excellence to contribute to the competitive advantage of #teamwood. 

What will set you apart will be your previous experience working in a similar client facing leadership role on a major project.  

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.   Wood encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.   

If you are a Process Engineering professional looking to take the lead on a major project in Western Australia - apply today 

Shortlisting will commence immediately.


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