Communications Engineer
Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 38 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Information Technology
Introduction
Join Woodside Energy as a Communications Engineer, responsible for providing technical leadership and support in the design, delivery, and sustainment of operational communication systems. Based in Perth, this role will support both offshore and onshore operations and requires occasional travel to remote sites.
What are you going to do
As a Communications Engineer, you will:
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Collaborate with asset engineers, project managers, and internal stakeholders to meet operational communication requirements.
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Develop medium- and long-term sustainment strategies for communications systems, ensuring reliability and compliance.
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Work closely with technical specialists to ensure the right expertise is applied throughout project development and delivery.
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Oversee contractor performance and benchmark service providers against agreed SLAs and standards.
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Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards by engaging with regulators and professional bodies.
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Drive functional excellence through knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Contribute to commercial outcomes by optimising supplier relationships and demonstrating cost leadership.
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Manage health, safety, and environmental aspects of service delivery, maintaining high safety standards across all activities.
Essential skills and knowledgeÂ
The ideal candidate will bring:
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Extensive experience in operational communications or IT services within the energy, resources, or oil & gas sector.
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Proven ability to deliver complex telecom projects through design, integration, construction, commissioning, and handover.
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Strong understanding of telecom systems and standards, including VSAT, WAN/LAN, Wi-Fi, radio, microwave, satellite, CCTV, PA/GA, and SCADA.
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Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability, with a focus on process safety and continuous improvement.
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Tertiary qualifications in electronic or communications engineering (or equivalent).
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Eligibility for Engineers Australia membership and chartered status preferred.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and teamwork skills.
What we offer
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solutions provider, connecting 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, backed by the strength and reach of a global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices, and more than 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and female candidates.
Do you have questions? If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact m.nelson@brunel.net
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