Senior Electrical Engineer

• Location: Perth
• Contract: Permanent

We're seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our INPEX Operations Support team in Perth. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to drive excellence in electrical systems while contributing to a safe, sustainable future in the oil and gas industry.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in managing electrical equipment, distribution systems, and procedures to ensure continued functionality and safety. You will collaborate with diverse teams, leveraging your expertise to maintain and optimise electrical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting the operational success of offshore facilities.

If you are a proactive, skilled Electrical Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced and challenging environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and make a difference with INPEX.

Key responsibilities:

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, your responsibilities include:

• Ensuring electrical systems comply with offshore facility safety case, industry standards, and AS 3000.
• Overseeing change management for offshore facility electrical systems, including temporary deviations and permanent modifications, in alignment with the company's risk management procedures.
• Managing electrical systems software backup and revision control in Asset Guardian.
• Leading efforts to address HSE, reliability, and NOPSEMA Audit actions within agreed timelines.
• Driving energy efficiency initiatives and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from offshore electrical systems.
• Developing and optimizing preventive maintenance tasks to ensure the reliability of electrical power equipment.
• Investigating failures and leading troubleshooting efforts using root cause analysis.
• Engaging with offshore teams during site visits to build relationships, provide hands-on technical assistance, and mentor others.
• Mentoring graduate engineers and vacation students to foster their growth and development within the team.

What we're looking for:

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification. Non-degreed personnel with significant experience and demonstrated competency will also be considered.
• Proven expertise in electrical engineering roles within the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in providing electrical engineering operations support in major hazard facilities or power stations.
• Familiarity with SAP maintenance systems and Management of Change processes.
• In-depth knowledge of the design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical systems in hazardous areas, in accordance with AS60079 standards.
• Strong capability in root cause analysis techniques.
• Expertise in electrical engineering design, particularly within major hazard facilities or power stations.
• Significant practical experience on the following topics specific to an Offshore Oil and Gas facility:
• ETAP modelling including load flow, short circuit and arc flash studies
• Experience of power management systems, emergency generators, UPS systems, offshore electromechanical equipment, power electronic systems, automatic controls, protection and measuring systems.
• Experience with ABB GIS and AIS switchgear up to 33kV
• Experience with GE, ABB and Siemens HV and LV variable speed drives
• Experience with ABB and GE protection relays and engineering software
• Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to lead and work effectively across multi-functional teams and interact with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional organisational and risk management abilities, with a keen ability to prioritise tasks efficiently.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to relocate to Perth.

Closing date for applications is 18 May 2025. INPEX reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Please note that direct feedback on applications will only be provided to interviewed candidates.

We value diversity in our workplace – including beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles, so we can bring our true selves to work every day. If you believe that you have most, but not all the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to still apply.

We welcome all candidates to advise us throughout the recruitment process if we can support you with accommodations to make this a more inclusive experience.

What we offer:

• Emphasis on personal growth and advancement opportunities.
• Programs designed to cultivate leadership skills with ongoing support.
• Benefits including gym memberships and access to various resources for enhancing wellbeing.
• Japanese language classes available exclusively in Perth.
• Domestic relocation support offered.
• Superannuation benefits surpassing the standard guarantee.
• Salary sacrifice options including novated leases and superannuation.
• Attractive remuneration package inclusive of performance-based incentives.
• Reward and recognition programs.
• Store discounts from over 350 retailers through our Reward & Recognition platform.
• Dedication to flexible work arrangements.
• An extensive range of leave benefits, including:
  • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave,
  • Opportunities for purchasing additional leave.
  • INPEX Foundation Day and discretional leave.
  • Dedicated study time off, and the chance to participate in community and volunteering leave programs.