Wood is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer (Oil & Gas) to join our team in Perth. This is a long-term opportunity to join our expanding Oil and Gas Operations team, due to the recently securing several large projects with existing long-term clients, in addition to a new and significant brownfields engineering opportunity with a major player in the LNG industry, which includes sustainability projects such as CCS.
Wood “Operations” delivers brownfields engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, optimization and technical services to the Oil & Gas industry and enjoys long-term partnerships with some of the region’s most prominent producers with operations in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Southeast Asia and Kazakhstan.
As a Principal Electrical Engineer with relevant design expertise in brownfields oil and gas projects, you will be reporting directly to the Electrical Engineering Lead and working collaboratively across FEED / Execution to EPCM delivery.
Taking the lead on some of the world’s most technically complex brownfields Oil & Gas projects for the Electrical Engineering group, you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognized industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.
Join us in the heart of Perth's CBD at Dexus Place - 240 St Georges Terrace, free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative. In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs.
You must have full Australian work rights and reside in Australia to be considered for this role.
Suitably qualified in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution, ideally you will have a minimum of 15 + years of proven experience in both, Mining and Minerals and O&G brownfields engineering EPCM sector in Australia.
In addition, you will have:
Engineering office design experience with experience in either some / all of the following:power generationpower distribution (MV & LV)equipment specification (. Power Transformers, MV & LV motors and drives, MV & LV switchgear, cabling, lighting, earthing) Design knowledge of applicable codes and standards (both international and Australian) Excellent analytical, literacy and numerical skills Excellent communication skills Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and engineering programs A “solutions mindset” and able to manage varying tasks with often changing and competing priorities What will set you apart will be your experience in one or more of the following:
ETAP software Power system analysis Hazardous area design (& inspection) competency (EEHA) It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
If you are a Principal Electrical Engineer looking for your next challenge - apply today!