Operations Engineer

Requisition ID: 283713 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Camp 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Karratha WA 

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Project Overview:

Pluto Train 2 is the expansion of a second LNG train at the existing Pluto LNG onshore facility near Karratha in Western Australia run by Woodside Energy. 

Pluto Train 2 will process Scarborough gas and have an LNG capacity of ~5 million tones per annum. As part of the construction of Pluto Train 2, additional domestic gas infrastructure will be installed to increase capacity to ~225 Terajoules per day.   

Woodside Energy has selected Bechtel to deliver the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning scope of work for Pluto Train 2. 

Woodside Energy is Australia's leading natural gas producer, and Bechtel is excited to be working with this key customer to help meet the increasing global demand for LNG as a transitional energy source.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for startup planning and activities on major projects. You will coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, and clients to leverage diverse technical team skills to integrate the startup plan. You will identify risks and trends, manage progress reporting, and proactively course correct to ensure goals, schedules, and requirements are met.  

Major Responsibilities:

• PSUM Tier I - most applicable to Deputy PSUMs on medium projects, Area Leads on Mega-projects and PSUMs on projects (<$250m) or stretch assign on a mega-project of moderate complexity and few stakeholders involved.  Commonly applicable to PSUMs on PM Services contracts on large projects where the role may entail having three or fewer direct reports. 
• Responsible for the startup and/or operations activities on one or more major projects, designated portions of a very large or complex project, or multiple smaller projects as assigned 
• Plans and at times directs startup engineering assignments and as directed, performs performance reviews for assigned personnel 
• Assists, as directed, in the preparation of project proposals 
• Coordinates with project management, the startup related engineering, construction, and client activities as an office assignment or during startup, operations, maintenance or testing at the jobsite 
• Prepares or directs the preparation of operations manuals 
• Supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate supervisors or startup engineers assigned to projects or tasks within area of responsibility 
• Estimates staffing needs and schedules and assigns work to meet schedule dates 
• Conducts execution planning for project scope through plans, procedures, schedules, and budgets 
• Manages progress reporting framework for the project (startup/ops scope), and reviews on an ongoing basis with team, taking proactive course corrections as necessary 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) of Commissioning, Start-up and plant operations in Oil and Gas Industry. LNG plant, ethylene plants or NGL plants experience is preferred. Experience with ConocoPhillips Optimized Cascade Process is a plus.
• Previous experience as CSU Supervisor, Plant Shift Supervisor, or Plant operator preferred.
• Broad knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to Commissioning, Start-up, Maintenance and Operations.
• A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university, or
• Consistent work experience including senior supervisory experience in Commissioning, Start-up and Operations.
• Skilled in oral and written communication and demonstrated skill in leadership.
• Experience in writing Commissioning and/or Operation Procedures.

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