Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 6-9 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Conventional Energy
Closing: 06 September 2025

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Introduction

On behalf of our client - Woodside Energy, Brunel is presently sourcing an experienced Rotating Engineer to join the Karratha Gas Plant team. This 18 month contract role is Perth-based with regular travel to site.

This is an excellent opportunity to further build your production engineering and planning expertise in a multi-discipline team committed to improving asset integrity and reducing operational risk. You'll work on practical and prioritised solutions while collaborating with stakeholders across the plant.

What are you going to do 

As a Rotating Engineer - Technical Support Team (TST):

  • Lead OPEX and CAPEX modifications to reduce safety, environmental, regulatory, and financial risks
  • Provide input into HAZOP/LOPA workshops, ART forums, FP investigations, and respond to engineering queries
  • Manage external service providers for multidiscipline projects including scope definition, budgets, and schedule tracking
  • Support frontline engineering through assessments, investigations, emergent scopes, and leave/turnaround coverage
  • Support planning engineering via maintenance strategies, procedure updates, and technical reviews

As a Rotating Engineer - Planning Team:

  • Support campaign readiness and MOC/STC workpacks for rotating equipment
  • Contribute to Capex projects and optimisation of maintenance strategies aligned with ARP
  • Respond to queries, screen maintenance notifications, and manage Safety & Environmental Critical Elements (WM1040PF9809289)
  • Assist with incident investigations (WM0000PG9905421) and apply lessons learned
  • Provide backfill support to KGP Frontline and Execution Teams

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Degree-qualified in Rotating Engineering
  • ENG competency per WM0000PG10109352 and/or PSM Knowledge Level per WM0000PG10588246
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
  • Strong knowledge of risk identification, management of change, and rotating asset maintenance
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What we offer 

  • Highly competitive day rates
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Exposure to complex gas plant operations
  • Lead safety and performance improvement initiatives
  • Opportunities to support both frontline and strategic planning
  • Join a respected energy team with strong operational capability

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

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

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Scott McAdamEmail: s.mcadam@brunel.net

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

SM

Scott McAdam

0404 653 603

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