Communications Technician

Job description:

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a psychologically and physically safe work environment. We recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation play a role in our approach to sustainability. Our carbon and new energy businesses use technology to help reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improve 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 contribute towards future energy challenges globally.

Refer to our corporate website for more information about our different locations and projects: What We Do

About the Role:

The Communications Technician executes the delivery of planned maintenance, emergent break-fix and improvement activities in the support of telecom service delivery excellence. This role will play a pivotal role in operationalizing systems, implementing the maintenance strategy and lending subject matter expertise to the new Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) plant in this critical phase before Project Completion and continue supporting it into the operate phase. This will be a Houston based role with routine travel to Beaumont.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert for Woodside telecommunications infrastructure

- Assist in the pre and post execution of telecoms project support delivery

- Execution and coordination of planned maintenance activities along with frontline support for break fix

- Provide on-site physical support for IT/OT reactive and preventative maintenance, when required

- Active engagement in Health and Safety whilst delivering services within the plant environment including Woodside Field Leadership and maintaining appropriate training, accreditation and certification

- Ensure maintenance support is provided consistently within meaningful Service Levels

- Management of Change activities in compliance with Digital and Asset Operations Processes

- Maintain strong relationships with key external vendors to ensure telecom services are delivered up to standards and agreed service levels

- Improve service quality and using data to actively measure and report on the service and platform health

Skills & Experience:

- Telecoms / Information Technology trade related Degree or relevant Certifications

- A minimum of five (5) years technician experience in the provisioning of telecom services

- Experience supporting telecom systems including PAGA, CCTV, Radio Systems (HF/UHF/VHF), Cellular/LTE, Entertainment Systems, Structured Cabling

- Proven ability to solve problems, multi-task, prioritise, guide and influence internal and external stakeholders

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral

Indicative Job Level: 7-9

Role Location: Houston, TX

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & 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)

- Flexible public holidays, religious & cultural leave

- Values led culture

- Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture

- Community volunteering opportunities

- 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 differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of 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.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 4 November 2025

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.