We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters arebased in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

Woodside would like to exploit Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) to deliver value to the business as DFOS technology has the potential to create a step change in the way Woodside monitors and optimizes production from its wells and fields. Woodside is looking for a subject matter expert in this area to lead interdisciplinary teams in the selection, installation, commissioning, and operational utilization (though not necessarily interpretation) of DFOS technology. This role will work closely with projects teams across the Company's portfolio to ensure DFOS technology is appropriately evaluated, selected, and deployed to maximize value. This role will report to the Engineering Manager within Technical Wells and is based in Houston, Texas.

• Provides DFOS technology strategic thinking and engineering expertise for interdisciplinary projects across the business, to identify and help determine the value of DFOS applications. Key integrator of technology across all disciplines.
• Uses technical expertise and operational experience to actively participate and provide feedback in DFOS selection and design, impact on the completion / subsea tree, risk assessments, peer assists and assurance at functional reviews.
• Integrates completion engineering, subsea engineering, subsurface, manufacturing and multiple service providers to ensure DFOS technology is successfully integrated into the topsides, subsea, and completion systems, and is successfully installed.
• Provides leadership to project teams managing DFOS system design, manufacturing quality assurance, interfaces, integration, testing / validation, acceptance criteria, and installation.
• Provides guidance to project teams regarding DFOS data acquisition, culling, transmission, and storage.

• Promotes technical excellence by continuously improving, capturing and sharing lessons learned, and applying best practices across all global projects and applications.
• Contributes to completion operations through discussions and problem solving as necessary.
• Contributes to overall health of the organization through mentoring of engineers, input into training, and setting overall standards for technical excellence in DFOS technology.
• Supports production units with guidance on any installed DFOS issues.
• Identification & dissemination of new DFOS technology which positively impacts the business. This may include New Energy applications such as carbon capture, wind and geothermal, etc.
• Represents Woodside on industry initiatives, committees, and events to contribute to knowledge and technology transfer impacting DFOS technology.
• Reviews industry published standards and practices related to DFOS and advises on implementation.
• Works on key temporary projects requiring completion input as needed for the business.

• 15 years technical proficiency preferably in a completion or subsea engineering role within the upstream oil and gas industry with significant DFOS experience.
• Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of fiberoptic systems including optical fiber types and relative performance, optical splice technology, interrogator types and performance, optical switching and multiplexed systems, optical feed-thru systems and their integration into subsea trees, optical flying leads, determination of light budgets, optical time domain reflectometry (OTDR) execution and interpretation, and data transmission and storage. Knowledge of subsea tree, ROV, and completions systems is desired.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline required (Petroleum, Mechanical, or related)
• Requires strong technical and influence skills.

If you think you can do this job but don't meet all the criteria, that's OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Industry-leading 18weeks' paid parental leave for primary carer,and maintenance ofsuperannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months(plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on April 10 2024.

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.