Senior Operational Communications Engineer (Oil & Gas)

NES Fircroft; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Communications Engineer to lead and support Woodside Energy's operational communications across offshore and onshore assets in Western Australia. The role involves technical leadership, project delivery, and governance to ensure compliant, fit-for-purpose engineering processes.

Perth-based with travel to facilities in WA and Victoria. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in operational comms, TIC experience, and a degree in electronic/communications engineering.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in operational communications.
• Experience as an Operational Communications TIC or similar.
• Proven ability to deliver and govern complex projects from specification through handover.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and international standards for operational communications systems.
• Experience with RADAR, CCTV, PA/GA, Microwave, Digital/Analogue radio, WAN/LAN, Wi‑Fi, Satellite, SCADA.
• Accredited tertiary qualification in electronic or communications engineering; eligible for Engineers Australia membership and chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Engage with asset engineers, project managers, and internal customers to address operational communication needs.
• Deliver medium to long-term system strategies for maintaining and improving operational communications services.
• Create CAPEX, OPEX and ABEX budgets with a medium to long term lens to support asset system strategies.
• Work with discipline engineers and technical specialists to ensure appropriate expertise is applied to project development and delivery.
• Oversee and benchmark the performance of contractors and service providers, ensuring SLA compliance.
• Liaise with government authorities and professional bodies to maintain compliance with legislation and industry standards.
• Share knowledge and lessons learned within the team to drive continuous improvement.
• Safeguard the production environment by following change control processes and mitigating operational impacts.
• Oversee record management systems and ensure accurate documentation of facilities and processes.

Skills

Operational communications

TIC experience

Project governance

Change control

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Engineers Australia chartered status

Education

Electronic/Communications engineering degree

Tools

RADAR

CCTV

PA/GA

Microwave

Digital/Analogue radio

WAN/LAN

Wi‑Fi

Satellite

SCADA

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Communications Engineer to lead and support Woodside Energy's operational communications across offshore and onshore assets in Western Australia. The role involves technical leadership, project delivery, and governance to ensure compliant, fit-for-purpose engineering processes.

Perth-based with travel to facilities in WA and Victoria. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in operational comms, TIC experience, and a degree in electronic/communications engineering.