Engineering Manager Operations Readiness

Woodside Petroleum Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

18 weeks parental leave

Competitive remuneration

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Woodside Energy is seeking an Engineering Manager for Operations Readiness in TX, US. Lead the Trion Surface Engineering team through startup, first oil, and early field life. Ensure safe, reliable operations, and alignment with corporate standards. Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 15+ years upstream petroleum experience required.

You will collaborate with international teams, manage MOC processes, and drive performance, safety, and cost objectives. Relocation may be offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 15+ years upstream petroleum experience with facilities engineering and operations.
• Spanish and English bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Engineering Readiness strategy.
• Define and execute the Technology strategy.
• Develop and own localized Engineering procedures (MOC, Inhibits & Overrides).
• Build and develop the local Mexico workforce per staffing plan.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Process Safety leadership

Communication across levels

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

People development

Strategic thinking

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

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Engineering Manager Operations Readiness

Requisition ID: 21865

Date: 27 Oct 2026

Location: TX, US, 77056

About Woodside

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a positive work environment. We 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 globally.

Refer to our corporate website for more information about our different locations and projects: https://www.woodside.com/what-we-do

Lead the Trion Surface Engineering team through startup preparation, first oil, and early field life. Accountable for the development, execution, assurance, and delivery of all activities required to achieve in-country Surface Engineering capability to support the Trion production operations. Establish engineering procedures and routines to support the Trion operation. Ensure that people, systems, processes and tools are in place to enable safe, reliable, and efficient operations that deliver the project objectives for Process Safety, HSE performance, mechanical integrity, uptime, and cost. Build strong working relationships with International Engineering and other corporate functions to ensure full alignment with, and implementation of, corporate standards and policies within the Trion engineering organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Engineering Readiness strategy
• Definition and execution of the Technology strategy
• Development and ownership of key localized Engineering procedures (MOC, Inhibits & Overrides, etc.)
• Build and develop the local Mexico workforce per the approved staffing plan. Target to achieve TIC assessment of key roles.
• Maintenance of the facility safe operating envelope
• Implementation of mechanical integrity strategies
• Engineering analysis and studies as required for Brownfield modifications and MOC projects
• On-time delivery of the activities under position’s responsibility

Skills and Experience

Behavioural and Leadership Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
• Proven Process Safey leadership capability
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Action-oriented, able to manage competing priorities, and deliver timely results.
• Excellent people development skills and ability to foster an inclusive environment.
• Ability to lead, influence, integrate, and deliver cross-functional decisions/efforts.
• Strong problem solving and risk management skills.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Experience and Technical Competencies

• 15+ years relevant experience in upstream petroleum industry with a strong
• background in facilities engineering and operations, including management of change, safety critical maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Strong discipline technical knowledge to help coach and develop local Mexican engineering and operations team
• Strong Communication and Presentation skills
• Connectivity with existing Woodside networks is preferred, to incorporate lessons learnt, foster continuous improvement, and embed Woodside culture.
• Understanding of International offshore codes, standards, and best practice
• Advanced Process Safety Management competency is preferred.

Languages

• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred

Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation 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 with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

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 various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education.

Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themself.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 11/6/2026.

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

Woodside Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact [e-mail] or [phone].

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