Senior Telecommunications Engineer

About us

Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Primary objective

Candidate will be responsible and accountable for the overall and detailed engineering design associated calculations and specifications of telecommunication configuration/equipment used on the offshore oil/gas facilities. Candidate shall be knowledgeable to review and check engineering documents prepared by consultants/contractors/suppliers and thereafter make sound recommendations suitable to the overall design.
It is a definite advantage for candidate to have experience in witnessing and approving FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) and SATs (Site Acceptance Tests) for instrumentation items.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Design and selection of telecommunication equipment used on the offshore oil and gas facilities digital microwave radio fibre optic cables including submarine cables VSAT satellite system auxiliary radios (HF SSB VHF/UHF AM NDB systems RACON trunk radio PA and alarm systems and CCTV system.
• Use of codes standards and practice applicable to the design and installation of telecommunication (eg. CCITT CCIR ISA ANSI AGA and IEC codes etc.)
• Co-ordinate all telecommunication design and development work in connection with new projects and modifications to existing installations and provide advice during construction/equipment and ensure compliance with the design codes and standards.
• Provide professional advice in the selection of equipment and materials for new projects and replacements in existing installations.

Worley Vision Purpose & Values

• Understands and communicates Worleys Vision Purpose & Values and translates the strategy into practical goals and objectives for self and team members

Quality Assurance

• Work within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance systems.

Safety

• Responsible for personal safety and working within the Occupational Health & Safety procedures.
• Competent in implementing HSE in the design process focuses on process safety and strives to use best practice.

Job - Specific Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of codes standards and practice applicable to the design and installation of instruments (eg API ISA ANSI AGA ISO and IEC codes etc.)
• Thorough knowledge on the selection of equipment and materials for new projects and replacement in existing installation.
• Extensive experience in the design of microprocessor-based equipment such as SCADA/DCS ESD IPS Fire & Gas Detection Fire Protection Systems metering WHCP etc.

Industry Specific Experience:

• Extensive technical practical and leadership experience in the Telecom discipline in the same or similar industry including experience managing and leading multi-disciplinary projects and teams.

Education Qualifications Accreditation Training:

• Full-Time Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from an accredited university
• MME (Ministry of Municipality and Environment) engineering accreditation is a mandatory requirement. Candidates not holding this accreditation must be willing to achieve this within the probationary period.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or undertaking the same will be an advantage

People Skills:

• Able to work in diverse team.
• Builds appropriate constructive and effective business relationships throughout the organization.
• Communicates in English clearly accurately and consistently both verbally and in written matters.
• Employs the principles of active listening and encourages feedback from others.

Other:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to convey information and ideas to individuals and groups and make presentations when required.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm persistence and tenacity.
• Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to learn and continuously improve on performance.
• Able to work on multiple projects of various size and complexity.
• Able to work effectively in small to large multi-disciplinary teams and share and transfer knowledge within teams.
  

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation. Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here.

And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.