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.

About this role

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

Is this you?

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