Maintenance Superintendent - LALNG

Woodside Energy Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Performance-based incentives

Parental leave

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Woodside Energy Group in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Maintenance Leader to guide maintenance teams with a strong focus on HSE, quality, and cost management. You will drive strategy, budgets, and reliability improvements across assets, leveraging SAP CMMS and proven project management skills.

The role requires 10+ years in a similar position, relevant trade or higher education, and the ability to influence across functions.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate or higher education or professional qualification.
• Experience with maintenance processes.
• Knowledge of SAP CMMS.
• Budgeting and project management expertise.
• 10+ years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance teams with focus on HSE and quality.
• Develop and forecast budgets for teams.
• Improve performance through maintenance management.
• Review EPC and maintenance contractors' deliverables.
• Define new ways of working for efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Budgeting

Project management

SAP CMMS

LNG operations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Multi discipline team

Education

Trade certificate / higher education

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

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

Job description

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

About the Role

This position provides leadership and strategic direction to Maintenance teams for their assigned activities with a focus on HSE, quality, cost management and activity duration.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leading HSE and Sustainability

• Safety Leader. Accountable for the safe execution of onsite maintenance work Site through the stewardship of the WMS work management processes. (MoC,ISSoW, OSC, Field Leadership, GSR's, FP6, Risk Management, Critical Control Management, etc.)
• Able to qualify for Advanced PSCR role within 12 months

Delivering Business Results

• Accountable for ensuring teams assigned activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to a quality standard that ensures high reliability
• Accountable for developing and forecasting team's annual budgets
• Accountable for delivering sustainable top quartile business outcomes through continuous improvement and quality delivery
• Responsible for defining and leading new ways of working that deliver improved performance via maintenance management procedures
• Responsible for supporting the maintenance build and the review of EPC and Maintenance contractors’ deliverables

Capability Development

• Responsible for maintenance team build-out, capability assessment and succession planning of team members.
• Accountable for ensuring all team members’ development plans are in-place and continuously progressed
• Accountable for the management and oversight of maintenance team Training & Competency requirements

Compass Values

• Encourage and support team diversity and inclusivity
• Demonstrates our compass values of Respect, Working Together, Discipline, Integrity, Excellence and Working Sustainably

Leadership Effectiveness

• Accountable for team performance by setting clear expectations and managing team accordingly
• Accountable for the team culture and the health and wellbeing of all teammembers.
• Demonstrate leadership in all aspects of role

Key Interactions

Internal

• Maintenance Teams and Managers
• Engineering & Project Teams
• Operations
• P&GC
• Contracting and Procurement
• Finance

External

• Contract/SME Specialists

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Trade Certificate and/or Higher Education and/or Professional Qualification
• Skilled level of competence in maintenance processes
• Knowledge level of competence in SAP CMMS
• Skilled level of knowledge in maintenance/ projectmanagement processes. (HSEQ, planning, costing, materials, risk, contracting & resourcing)
• Skilled level of knowledge in budgeting and project management execution for large scale Events.
• Ability to lead a multi discipline team
• Ability to influence and earn credibility across all levels of the organisation
• Strong business acumen and agility to make good business decisions in a timely manner under trying conditions
• Knowledge in LNG operations, process and equipment
• 10+ years' experience in same or similar role

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. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on October 1st 2026