Introduction

On behalf of our client Woodside Energy, a leading global energy company, Brunel is sourcing an experienced Planning Electrical Engineer for a 12-month contract.

This position plays a key role in supporting maintenance, project, and turnaround activities across Woodside's operated onshore facilities. Based in Perth with regular travel to site, the role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your technical and planning skills while contributing to the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical energy infrastructure.

You'll be part of a multi-discipline planning team responsible for developing and executing fit-for-purpose engineering solutions to address asset risk, improve reliability, and optimise performance across the asset lifecycle.

What are you going to do 

  • Provide electrical engineering support for maintenance campaigns, MOCs, and technical workpacks
  • Assist with capital project scopes, remediation, and turnaround readiness activities
  • Optimise maintenance strategies and support root-cause investigations of significant electrical defects
  • Deliver assurance on electrical integrity and Safety & Environmental Critical Elements
  • Collaborate with site execution teams and provide backfill coverage when required
  • Identify improvement opportunities based on operational feedback and data analysis
  • Support Technical Authorities and participate in engineering governance and compliance reviews

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent discipline)
  • Demonstrated experience in production or maintenance engineering within oil & gas or heavy industry
  • Strong knowledge of electrical integrity, reliability, and maintenance planning processes
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems and Management of Change (MOC) procedures
  • Proven stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, operationally driven environment

What we offer 

  • Excellent hourly pay rates!
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

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, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 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 McAdam,E: s.mcadam@brunel.net / Mob: 0404 653 603

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!