Senior Permitting Lead for Power Gen & Data Center Projects

Halliburton Energy Services; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliburton Energy Services is expanding its regulatory and code compliance leadership for large-scale power generation projects in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on ensuring legal construction, safe execution, and full regulatory alignment. The role reports to the Senior Director of the new Power Generation division and is based in Jandakot, Western Australia, with travel up to 30%.

The successful candidate will lead permitting strategy, drive code compliance, and influence

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in regulatory & code compliance for energy or industrial projects.
• Experience with large-scale power generation projects (100 MW or greater).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and fuel handling systems.
• Familiarity with construction and safety regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting EPC execution and construction-phase compliance.
• Demonstrated experience working with regulatory authorities and inspection bodies.
• Ability to operate across both technical and construction execution environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction permitting strategy
• Manage code compliance
• Support project execution and construction readiness
• Provide advice on health and safety compliance
• Influence early project development
• Manage regulatory and authority interfaces
• Drive risk management and project certainty

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Power generation knowledge

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Fuel handling systems

Construction safety

Regulatory authorities experience

Job description

Halliburton Energy Services is expanding its regulatory and code compliance leadership for large-scale power generation projects in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on ensuring legal construction, safe execution, and full regulatory alignment. The role reports to the Senior Director of the new Power Generation division and is based in Jandakot, Western Australia, with travel up to 30%.

The successful candidate will lead permitting strategy, drive code compliance, and influence