AddressWood is currently recruiting for a Study Manager, specialising in the Process & Chemicals and Future Energies market sectors, to join our Consulting Team based in Perth, Australia.
The Role
As an experienced engineer, with a strong appreciation of process design and an interest in the holistic aspects of Greenfield and Brownfield projects, you will grow your career through taking Commercial and Client Stakeholder management responsibility for predominantly delivering pre-FEED (pre-feasibility, concept, feasibility, pre-FEED etc) phases of project implementation, and providing follow on subject matter expertise in the subsequent phases. .
You will join our process and chemicals business with a focus on supporting clients in their decarbonisation ambitions through the application of technologies such as ammonia, hydrogen, methanol, carbon capture etc.
Focusing on predictable project delivery against key internal and external metrics of cost, schedule and quality you will steer your project team to develop the technoeconomic solution that guides your client to successfully achieve the next stage in their decision gate process.
You will interface with a multi-disciplinary team of highly capable Subject Matter Experts and Consultants to deliver best in class solutions that will ensure high customer satisfaction. This will lead to opportunities for further advancement of your career in multiple directions. Through this you will support your own personal growth and that of our Consulting business as we deliver global solutions for the Energy Transition.
This is a fantastic role for a leadership focused process engineer with a real passion for developing their own leadership style and project management capabilities while making a difference in the Energy Transition.
Wood is an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
Based in the heart of Perth's CBD at Dexus Place - 240 St Georges Terrace, with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, terrific end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of space to get creative.
- Oversee all aspects of project management and delivery of work in accordance with the contract whilst managing project risk profile and change
- Develop and manage strong customer relationships that ensure Wood is the Client's contractor of choice for future project phases; work to develop opportunities for Wood in subsequent phases or parallel activities
- Manage and lead the project team to achieve the health, safety, environmental, schedule, cost and quality requirements of the study. Ensure that Wood's and Client's Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Procedures are followed
- Grow in leadership qualities and capability providing optimised solutions to Client's complex multi-faceted problems; articulating these in a way that allows Clients to readily present to their own internal and external stakeholders
- Develop compelling and competitive proposals that readily demonstrate to Clients the best way to deliver their project
- Challenge the status quo, support and be part of an award-winning group that seeks to grow and develop to be the best it can be
- Be a role model for Wood's behaviours; encouraging a collaborative, inclusive and supportive team that can have fun and enjoy the work we deliver
What we can offer
- A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
- Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the energy transition, emerging and conventional energy sectors
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Expected:
- Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering Discipline
- Strong background in providing Consulting and Engineering services to global clients
- Strong understanding of vendors / technologies / licensors in Process and Chemicals and Future Energies (Ammonia, Hydrogen, Methanol etc.)
- Commercial awareness of project delivery
- Understands the levels of detail required to support the early phase decision making process for pre-FEED phases (pre-feasibility, concept, feasibility, pre-FEED etc).
- Experienced in chairing meetings and facilitating workshops
- Capable of motivating and leading multi-disciplined and multi-cultural teams, encouraging a collaborative and inclusive culture
- Communicates effectively to build collaboration and influence stakeholders
- Thinks strategically, takes decisions and delivers results
Desirable:
- Engineering qualification in Chemical Engineering
- Higher degrees (Masters, PhD) in Chemical Engineering
- 15+ years of relevant experience
- Site experience including process plant start up, commissioning, operator training etc.
- Member of an appropriate professional institution
- Some level of qualification from Association of Project Management or similar
- Commercial exposure through responsible positions in Proposals, Legal or Commercial
- Experience in FEED, EPC, Commissioning and / or Operations such that Clients recognise the experience from later phases being considered in their early project phase
- Proficient in the use of project scheduling, estimating and cost accounting tools and methods
Wood encourages Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Consulting business unit overview
Our global specialist consultancy business encompasses 3,700+ professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions.
A multi-sector business unit, we are focused on providing technical consulting during the planning, design, building, operation and optimisation of assets, facilities, and infrastructure across a range of end markets including energy, industrial, power, mining, and life sciences.
