Offshore Structures Engineer

Oman Shell; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Perth is seeking an Offshore Structures Engineer to provide technical support and assurance for offshore structures. The role involves structural integrity assessments and collaboration within engineering teams. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and relevant offshore experience. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid parental leave

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer in Civil/Structural discipline.
• Experience in design and analysis of fixed and floating offshore structures.
• Good working knowledge of in-situ structural repair methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural integrity assessments for offshore structures.
• Manage Risk Based Inspection (RBI) plans and maintenance practices.
• Perform fitness-for-service assessments for structures.

Skills

Structural integrity assessment

Analysis of offshore structures

Risk assessment

Excellent communication

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

SACS

SESAM

Job description

Offshore Structures Engineer page is loaded## Offshore Structures Engineerlocations: Perth - Shell Housetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R186975Western Australia, Australia**Job Family Group:**Discipline Engineering**Worker Type:**Regular**Posting Start Date:**September 18, 2025**Business unit:**Integrated Gas**Experience Level:**Experienced Professionals**Job Description:****What’s the role**Prelude FLNG is the world's first operational floating liquefied natural gas facility, designed to extract, liquefy, and store natural gas offshore, significantly contributing to the global LNG supply. The facility measures 488 meters in length and 74 meters in width, making it the largest floating facility ever constructed.The role of the Offshore Structures Engineer reports into the Subsea and Structures Lead and provides Offshore Structures (fixed platform, floating structures and topsides structures) technical support and assurance to all parts of the Prelude and Crux assets, from front-line operations through to brownfield projects.The role will have exposure to all working levels in the Prelude business from people in front line operations and maintenance teams through to VP-level senior leadership. As a member of the Integrated Engineering team in Perth, you will work closely with engineers from other disciplines and will engage with the Shell’s global engineering community to share knowledge.The successful candidate will be required to make regular visits offshore to the Prelude & Crux facilities.**What you’ll be doing**The principal accountabilities of this role include:* Demonstrate visible commitment Shell’s HSE culture.* Undertake structural integrity assessments for the topsides, hull and jacket structures to ensure compliance to the facility Safety Case and Shell & Industry standards.* Participate in the management of Risk Based Inspection (RBI) plans, care strategies and maintenance practices in line with the Safety Case, Class Rules, offshore and marine industry standards and guidelines.* Effectively rank and prioritise maintenance and repair activities, based on risk/value trade-offs.* Record and track structural anomalies and assist in the development of rectification plans.* Develop risk assessments to cover structural engineering deviations.* Perform fitness for service assessments for structures.* Manage asset weight control.* Provide engineering support to turnarounds.**What you bring**The successful candidate must:* Be a degree-qualified engineer in a Civil/Structural discipline, having relevant experience in design and analysis of fixed and/or floating offshore structures.* Be able to perform analysis of topsides and jacket structures using SACS structural analysis software. In addition, experience using SESAM would be beneficial, but not essential for the role.* Have experience of performing design calculations for brownfields modifications to offshore structures, utilising Australian and industry standards.* Have good working knowledge of in-situ structural repair methodologies for offshore operating facilities.* Be able to apply HSE risk assessment and ALARP principles.* Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation, and people management skills.* Bring technical curiosity and a problem solving mindset to work.It is the ambition of Shell Australia to embed the culture of ‘improving the business’ as core to doing business and you will be an ambassador for this shift in culture.APPLICATION PERIOD WILL RUN UNTIL OCTOBER 2.After you submit your application, you will receive an email providing a link to an **online assessment** that is a **mandatory part of the process and has a validity period**. The email will come from Shell (HireVue) - please check your spam/junk mailbox if you do not see the email. Once completed, your application will be reviewed to determine next steps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.**What we offer**You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.* Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.* Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.* Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.* Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.* Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.* Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.* Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.* Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.* Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.* Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and* international teams.* Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.Note: We are keen to support flexible working arrangements, subject to local regulations and legislative frameworks. If this is of interest to you, please describe in your application the type of flexible working arrangements for which you would like to be considered (e.g., part-time, job share).We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, .We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesn’t feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now, we’d still love to hear from you. Consider creating a profile in our so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may align with your skills.**Shell in Australia**Shell has operated in Australia since 1901. From operating Australia’s first oil refinery, which was central to meeting Australia’s fuel needs, to fuelling the first Qantas commercial flight in the 1920s, to playing a foundation role in building some of Australia’s largest and most innovative natural resource developments.Throughout this 124-year relationship the needs of our customers and the nation have changed and we have continued transforming our portfolio to meet these needs. Today, we are a leading natural gas producer and are playing our part in the by investing in the power sector, renewable energy sources and carbon abatement activities.Shell has a significant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) business in Australia that makes a valuable contribution to today’s energy supply. This integrated gas portfolio includes our two Shell-operated gas production and liquefaction businesses, in Queensland and offshore in Western Australia, and our joint venture interests in Gorgon and-**DISCLAIMER:**Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. At Shell we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse the workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Shell values diversity and offers: flexible work schedules, work and family programs, health and wellness programs, employee networks and mentoring, plus great training and development. The successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any