Planning Electrical Engineer

Brunel; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 75,768 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay rates

Salary sacrificing options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A recruitment and workforce solution provider is seeking an experienced Planning Electrical Engineer for a 12-month contract in Perth. The role involves supporting maintenance, projects, and turnaround activities at Woodside Energy sites. Candidates must be Perth-based with current Australian work rights and have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering. This position offers competitive hourly pay rates and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in production or maintenance engineering within oil & gas or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical integrity, reliability, and maintenance planning processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, operationally driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for maintenance campaigns, MOCs, and technical workpacks.
• Assist with capital project scopes, remediation, and turnaround readiness activities.
• Collaborate with site execution teams and provide backfill coverage as required.

Skills

Electrical integrity

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Maintenance planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider with major bases in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Port Moresby. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of disciplines, pairing candidates with industry‑leading projects on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Planning Electrical Engineer – 12-month contract

We are looking for an experienced Planning Electrical Engineer to support maintenance, projects, and turnaround activities at Woodside Energy sites in Perth. The role will be based in Perth with regular site travel.

Applicants must be Perth‑based and hold current Australian work rights.

Description

• Provide electrical engineering support for maintenance campaigns, MOCs, and technical workpacks
• Assist with capital project scopes, remediation, and turnaround readiness activities
• Optimise maintenance strategies and support root‑cause investigations of significant electrical defects
• Deliver assurance on electrical integrity and Safety & Environmental Critical Elements
• Collaborate with site execution teams and provide backfill coverage as required
• Identify improvement opportunities based on operational feedback and data analysis
• Support Technical Authorities and participate in engineering governance and compliance reviews

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience in production or maintenance engineering within oil & gas or heavy industry
• Strong knowledge of electrical integrity, reliability, and maintenance planning processes
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and Management of Change (MOC) procedures
• Proven stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, operationally driven environment

Job Offer

• Competitive hourly pay rates
• Salary sacrificing options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading global energy company (Woodside Energy)
• Develop and execute fit‑for‑purpose engineering solutions addressing asset risk, reliability, and performance across the asset lifecycle
• Regular travel to site and professional development opportunities

Equity and Diversity

Brunel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Contact

For further information, please contact Scott McAdam, E: [e-mail] / Mob: [phone].

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Industry

• Oil and Gas