Instrument & Automation (I&A) Technician

Woodside Energy Ltd

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument & Automation Technician is responsible for the installation, calibration, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation, control systems, automation systems, safety systems, and associated electrical equipment that support safe and reliable operation of the Shenzi asset. The role ensures process control, emergency shutdown (ESD), fire and gas (F&G), and instrumentation systems perform in accordance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and asset performance expectations. Responsibilities include supporting production reliability, process safety, alarm management, regulatory compliance, and execution of maintenance activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an Instrumentation & Automation Technician, preferably in oil and gas or other process industries.
• Experience installing, maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting instrumentation and automation equipment.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation, control systems, ESD systems, and fire & gas (F&G) systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, loop diagrams, and cause-and-effect diagrams.
• Experience supporting maintenance, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Understanding of PTW, LOTO, and process safety requirements.
• Ability to work in a rotational offshore environment and respond to operational priorities safely and effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Offshore production facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, calibrate, and troubleshoot pressure, temperature, flow, level, and analytical instrumentation.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on instrumentation systems.
• Verify instrument performance and maintain calibration records.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to restore system reliability.
• Support commissioning and startup activities for new or modified equipment.
• Comply with Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), isolation, confined space, and hot work requirements.
• Recognize and mitigate occupational exposure risks including noise, hazardous chemicals, electrical hazards, and process energy.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed