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Posted 20 July, 2026

Project Engineer

Wood PLC
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia Full Time
Reference: 218_647780_30263

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently seeking an energetic, hands-on and driven Project Engineer to be based in the client operational plant, Fremantle.

This role will be integrating into an existing client engineering and execution team in the oversight of plant maintenance and fabric maintenance including associated third-party subcontractor engagements.

This position will be responsible for the delivery of all aspects of general plant maintenance through an existing CMMS process including general turnaround planning and execution. Additional responsibilities will also include the management of low value fabric maintenance execution from concept and cost estimation through to field execution.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively within a team environment, taking a hands-on role in leading a team to deliver a safe and efficient outcome in keeping with execution excellence.

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Designing the future. Transforming the World.

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future. Being part of Team Wood, means you're in a community unified by our vision, values and behaviours that support how we work together. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.

Our Vision: Deliver Solutions that transform the world.

Our Values: Care Courage Commitment

What we can offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projects
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Commitment to continued professional development
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

What makes you remarkable?

  • Demonstrated ability to pro-actively build relationships and trust within a client base & takesresponsibilityfor stake holdersatisfaction
  • Previous experience in hydrocarbon or chemical plant maintenance using CMMS systems
  • Previous experience in the role of a Project Engineer directly leading or supporting the delivery of hydrocarbon fabric maintenance scopes of work from concept and estimation through to execution
  • Demonstrated experience in hydrocarbon plant infrastructure developing both brown field and green field an advantage
  • Works actively with field-based plant maintenance and fabric maintenance teams including third party subcontractors to develop & execute projects safety and effectively
  • Sets clear expectations for their teams, communicate organisation roles and responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated strong commitment to safety
  • Exceptional stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills, both written and oral
  • DevelopstargetsandprioritiesforcontinuousimprovementoftheEngineering, Maintenance andProcurement/ Constructioninterfaces
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering.

Candidates must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for this role.

If you're an energetic, highly driven and hands-on Project Engineer ready for your next challenge with a great company, then we are keen to hear from you today.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity!

Responsibilities

  • Pro-actively build key client stake holder team relationships, ensuring trust and open communication within the existing client organisation
  • Responsibility for the financial, technical and delivery of general plant maintenance
  • Project manage and lead a team in concept development and estimating proposals through to delivery of low value fabric maintenance scopes of works
  • Sub-contractor engagement, integrated delivery and performance management
  • Provide support to Permit to Work development and risk assessments
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