About Woodside
We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.
Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.
Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.
Purpose
The Operations Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Louisiana LNG Plant. The position is responsible for the direct supervision of Shift Supervisors and Plant Operators, achieving production targets, overall plant reliability, and coordination necessary for planned and unplanned maintenance. Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, process safety, personnel safety, and adherence to industry standards and contractual requirements. The incumbent must have the skill to function as a Shift Supervisor and/or Board Operator when needed, in addition to managing the work performed by the team and assigned contractors.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports to Operations Manager
- Direct Reports: Operations Supervisor
Duties and Responsibilities
HSEQ & Process Safety
- Manages a safe and healthy workplace for staff and ensure health, safety and emergency requirements are met including adequate emergency coverage. Provides leadership of emergency situations as required
- Developing, leading and motivating team members to achieve the Process Safety Management Procedure requirements
- Leading risk identification and assessments to ensure conformance
- Accountable for permit to work governance, process and permit requirements.
- Responsible for engineering input into the safety case and document development
- Responsibility for the management of pre-operations project risks and identification and management of carryover risks into the operations phase.
- Accountable for ensuring facilities meet licence to operate and regulated role compliance.
LEADERSHIP
- Responsible for leading Operations Readiness delivery and alignment of project and asset
EXCELLENCE
- Accountable for ensuring the facility has the required level of competence and capability prior to RFSU of a project
WORK PROCESSES & SYSTEMS
- Responsible for identification and development of operational philosophies, strategies and procedures applicable to assigned projects.
- Accountable for delivery of requirements as defined in the Operation Readiness Procedure.
- Responsible for providing input to the facility budget forecasts and developing OPEX budgets in conjunction with the project accountant and cost engineers.
- Provide Operation Readiness support and involvement in assurance processes (incl. Operation Readiness OPS Peer Reviews).
- Leads development of all operations procedures and work instructions and train the operations staff in the safe, reliable, and efficient methods of LNG manufacturing through the general supervision of the Day Operations group
- Provide quality operational input to HSE processes including HAZOPs, HAZIDs, technical reviews, etc.
- Collaborate with engineering to ensure Operations and Maintenance outcomes are an integral part of design decisions.
- Provides leadership to the LNG facility, oversee the execution of capital projects, plan and organize projects and maintenance activities of staff to minimize impact on LNG production commitments..
Skills and Experience
- Ability to identify and assess engineering and operational risk
- Ability to influence and earn credibility across all levels of the organisation including contractors.
- Demonstrated sound safety-based leadership and demonstrated ability to provide coaching to project personnel to ensure HSE in design and execution activities maintains a high focus.
- Demonstrated skills to identify, report on and resolve project and people strategic issues.
- Ability to lead a large multi-skilled team, with positive influence on team and organisation
- Minimum of ten years combined operating/maintenance/engineering experience in LNG terminal and/or petrochemical/gas including a minimum of three years operating supervisory experience; Experience in LNG liquefaction facilities highly preferred
- In depth and demonstrated knowledge of the project issues including safety and integrity requirements
- In depth understanding and knowledge of Woodside processes and systems.
- Knowledge in Process Safety Critical Role Competency
- Understanding of engineering requirements for legislative, regulatory and business process compliance
- The incumbent is expected to perform duties that involve standing, walking, climbing, sitting, kneeling, twisting, bending, pulling, pushing, carrying, lifting, and driving. Most activities involve movement of either the upper and lower body extremities or both and the joints associated with these areas of the body.
Recognition and Reward
What you can expect from us:
- Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
- Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
- Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
- Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture
- Community volunteering opportunities
- Relocation assistance (if required)
- A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives
Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.
Diversity encompasses various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themself.
We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities.
Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 9/21/2026
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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.