About the job
Worley has made significant gains in the renewable energy sector within New Zealand. Our recent projects include utility scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and solar. We are providing electrical design services to the distribution industry and industrial clients with large electrical loads. Worley is looking to expand our technical service offering to Transpower and the Gen-tailers.
We’re looking for a Lead Protection Engineer to join our team in Auckland although New Plymouth, Christchurch or Wellington could also be considered. As a Lead Protection Engineer, you will complete tasks associated with protection such as leading concept studies, preparing cost estimates, front-end design, detailed engineering design, developing subcontractor scopes, commissioning and reporting to clients on various brownfields and greenfield projects.
When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. We’re excited about the challenges ahead. If you ask us, there’s never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemical and resources sectors.
We offer a flexible approach to working, because our people are safer, healthier, and more productive when they can balance work with life. That’s why we offer flexible and hybrid working options, so you can choose when, where and how you work.
Who we are
Worley is a global professional services company. We deliver an exceptionally diverse range of services to a wide range of customers across the Energy, Resources and Chemicals sectors.
Our New Zealand team of approximately 250 professionals are backed up by a global team of nearly 50,000 people, all driven by a common purpose - delivering a more sustainable world.
We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of engineering and consulting to the last stages of installation and commissioning.
Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
What you’ll do
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the engineering and design team.Help to drive a culture of ‘doing it right first time’ and delivering practical engineering solutions.Hands-on design opportunities and the chance to utilise your business development and mentorship skills.Collaborate with other disciplines on a variety of projects and drive delivery excellence in the power sector. Design and implement protection and control systems for transmission and distribution systems across ANZ with voltages up to 500 kV.Conduct fault studies using software such as PowerFactory, PSSE and PSCAD.Deliver concept, FEED and detailed designs for protection schemes.Review of protection schemes inclusive of R & I diagrams, detailed schematics and protection settings.What you’ll have
Bachelor of Engineering (BE or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering. Progression towards CPEng registration in New Zealand, if not already registered. Extensive knowledge of the fundamental requirements of electrical engineering with a focus on protection schemes, power system analysis and secondary design. A sound knowledge of applicable local standards, statutory and regulatory requirements. Specific types of skills that would benefit our Worley team: HV switchyard Secondary Design Electrical Protection Design Power System Analysis Earthing Design HV / MV Switchboard Secondary Design Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills. Have experience with PowerFactory. Experience with ETAP, CYMCAP and CDEGS would be advantageous. Ideally, you will have experience with software such as Smart Plant Electrical (SPE), Autodesk Plant 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks or similar design packages. Ideally, have construction and commissioning experience. Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers. Experience in renewable energy (solar, wind and BESS) and High Voltage systems. A number of years’ experience in protection systems.Why you should apply
We offer a competitive employment package. Flexible working conditions. Paid parental leave program. Ability to purchase additional leave. Supported by both a local and globally connected team. Opportunity to work on a variety of diverse and exciting projects as we transition to a more sustainable world.Moving forward together
At Worley we want our people to be energised and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection, and innovation.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace hence we encourage applications from people with a variety of experience and backgrounds. We’re building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Apply today.
Read LessAbout the job
Worley has made significant gains in the renewable energy sector within New Zealand. Our recent projects include utility scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and solar. We are providing electrical design services to the distribution industry and industrial clients with large electrical loads. Worley is looking to expand our technical service offering to Transpower and the Gen-tailers.
We’re looking for a Lead Protection Engineer to join our team in Auckland although New Plymouth, Christchurch or Wellington could also be considered. As a Lead Protection Engineer, you will complete tasks associated with protection such as leading concept studies, preparing cost estimates, front-end design, detailed engineering design, developing subcontractor scopes, commissioning and reporting to clients on various brownfields and greenfield projects.
When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. We’re excited about the challenges ahead. If you ask us, there’s never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemical and resources sectors.
We offer a flexible approach to working, because our people are safer, healthier, and more productive when they can balance work with life. That’s why we offer flexible and hybrid working options, so you can choose when, where and how you work.
Who we are
Worley is a global professional services company. We deliver an exceptionally diverse range of services to a wide range of customers across the Energy, Resources and Chemicals sectors.
Our New Zealand team of approximately 250 professionals are backed up by a global team of nearly 50,000 people, all driven by a common purpose - delivering a more sustainable world.
We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of engineering and consulting to the last stages of installation and commissioning.
Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
What you’ll do
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the engineering and design team.Help to drive a culture of ‘doing it right first time’ and delivering practical engineering solutions.Hands-on design opportunities and the chance to utilise your business development and mentorship skills.Collaborate with other disciplines on a variety of projects and drive delivery excellence in the power sector. Design and implement protection and control systems for transmission and distribution systems across ANZ with voltages up to 500 kV.Conduct fault studies using software such as PowerFactory, PSSE and PSCAD.Deliver concept, FEED and detailed designs for protection schemes.Review of protection schemes inclusive of R & I diagrams, detailed schematics and protection settings.What you’ll have
Bachelor of Engineering (BE or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering. Progression towards CPEng registration in New Zealand, if not already registered. Extensive knowledge of the fundamental requirements of electrical engineering with a focus on protection schemes, power system analysis and secondary design. A sound knowledge of applicable local standards, statutory and regulatory requirements. Specific types of skills that would benefit our Worley team: HV switchyard Secondary Design Electrical Protection Design Power System Analysis Earthing Design HV / MV Switchboard Secondary Design Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills. Have experience with PowerFactory. Experience with ETAP, CYMCAP and CDEGS would be advantageous. Ideally, you will have experience with software such as Smart Plant Electrical (SPE), Autodesk Plant 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks or similar design packages. Ideally, have construction and commissioning experience. Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers. Experience in renewable energy (solar, wind and BESS) and High Voltage systems. A number of years’ experience in protection systems.Why you should apply
We offer a competitive employment package. Flexible working conditions. Paid parental leave program. Ability to purchase additional leave. Supported by both a local and globally connected team. Opportunity to work on a variety of diverse and exciting projects as we transition to a more sustainable world.Moving forward together
At Worley we want our people to be energised and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection, and innovation.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace hence we encourage applications from people with a variety of experience and backgrounds. We’re building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Apply today.
Read LessBuilding on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.
Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.
We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Extra Holiday Purchase Scheme & Many More.
Construction Director
Role Context:
Worley are looking to engage a highly motivated and experienced construction expert to join the Construction Function Execution Team as a Construction Director.
This role will be responsible for driving successful project outcomes at all project stages starting from Pre-FEED through to FEED, Detail Design, Execution and Commissioning for EPC /EPCM type contracts to support Worley’s continual growth in the Energy market.
A successful candidate will be required to work 12 months in the Brentford office before moving to site in North Wales for the duration of the project.
You'll be/do:
·Prioritizes the safety, health, and wellbeing of ourselves and others. Chooses what is right over what is quick or easy.
·To manage and deliver the large, complex, high risk multi-million £ project. Remit will include the delivery of engineering and detailed design, procurement, project services and construction/commissioning related activities necessary for the successful delivery of the project.
·Senior member of contract managing team supporting Contract/Business Manager and administering of the contract agreements between Worley and its Client.
·The administering of the contract agreements between Worley and its subcontractors whereby Worley and Client interests are protected, and costs are managed.
·Liaison with Worley Global Construction Delivery Group Directorate to leverage access to Global Best Practice and promote Standardization of Project Delivery.
·Implementation of Company HSE Policy & Plan relating to the Project and in particular, Contractor compliance. Refer to Construction HSE Management plan.
·To implement the best practices of Advanced Work Packaging and drive the “right to left” delivery model, ensuring all design has sufficient input through cross functional liaison with the Project Delivery team(s), Project Controls, Commercial and Supply Chain Management
·Ensuring Execution plan gate criteria readiness and demonstration of mitigation to execution risks.
·Management of client relationship through maintaining close contact with respective Client throughout the project to ensure satisfactory reaction to Client’s needs or criticisms.
·The monitoring and control of project performance against budget, schedule, and quality and safety requirements using appropriate control tools and reporting of same to Worley Management and Client.
·Preparation of regular project progress and cost reports. Cost report to include the Earned Value Analysis with Forecast on completion.
·The identification of changes in the scope of work and ensuring that appropriate change requests are current and adequate.
·The promotion of quality and safety on the project in consultation with quality and safety representatives.
·The issuing of directions for job close-out and the securing of the final project acceptance and contract release from client.
·Actively participate in team selection and appointment of key positions on the project.
·Networking with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to access latest innovations in cross functional areas of project delivery, building collaborative teams and solutions.
·Seeks opportunities for themselves and others to learn, develop and stretch into new experiences. Inspires innovation by sharing their experience and know-how.
You'll have:
Essential:
·Several years leadership experience within relevant energy or construction area and extensive supporting years prior in relevant discipline.
·Ability to communicate effectively with the Stakeholders involved in the Project both verbally & in writing. Methodical work ethic; ensuring consistency in output. Capable of working independently and as a team.
·Strong commercial acumen and experience in all commercial contracting models/risk profiles and project scopes/phases (FEL/EPC/EPCM/PMC & Lump Sum/Fixed Price/Target Price/Reimbursable, etc) and the ability to mitigate risks effectively through positive decision making.
·Proven knowledge of managing subcontracts in the execution phase.
·Staff management experience (knowledge transfer)
·Motivational leadership style with very strong communication skills and the ability to develop high performance culture. Sophisticated internal consulting capability, including the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
·Attention to detail and high level of accuracy with analytical and problem-solving skills.
·Demonstrable experience in similar role or senior position in Construction Management
·Extensive knowledge of the construction process, its implementation and management.
·Delivery focused and committed to achievement of project/company goals.
Desirable:
·A strong communication, networking, collaboration, and well-developed team-working skills, especially in multi-discipline and multi-cultural teams
·A full knowledge of project specific execution strategies, and the ability to develop them to meet challenging project objectives and deliverables.
·An ‘Incident Free’ mind-set, and be a role model for their project team (Direct/Indirect hires)
·A proven HSSE leadership in managing and delivering large complex onshore projects.
·A full understanding of how all elements of the project scope integrate and interface with each other to successfully deliver the right project outcome - from construction, and through to commissioning and handover to operations.
·Demonstrate excellent teamwork skills, being able to collaborate with the various sub-teams to resolve issues and reach decisions that are in the best interests of the integrated project team.
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.
We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
Read LessBuilding on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.
Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.
We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Extra Holiday Purchase Scheme & Many More.
Construction Director
Role Context:
Worley are looking to engage a highly motivated and experienced construction expert to join the Construction Function Execution Team as a Construction Director.
This role will be responsible for driving successful project outcomes at all project stages starting from Pre-FEED through to FEED, Detail Design, Execution and Commissioning for EPC /EPCM type contracts to support Worley’s continual growth in the Energy market.
A successful candidate will be required to work 12 months in the Brentford office before moving to site in North Wales for the duration of the project.
You'll be/do:
·Prioritizes the safety, health, and wellbeing of ourselves and others. Chooses what is right over what is quick or easy.
·To manage and deliver the large, complex, high risk multi-million £ project. Remit will include the delivery of engineering and detailed design, procurement, project services and construction/commissioning related activities necessary for the successful delivery of the project.
·Senior member of contract managing team supporting Contract/Business Manager and administering of the contract agreements between Worley and its Client.
·The administering of the contract agreements between Worley and its subcontractors whereby Worley and Client interests are protected, and costs are managed.
·Liaison with Worley Global Construction Delivery Group Directorate to leverage access to Global Best Practice and promote Standardization of Project Delivery.
·Implementation of Company HSE Policy & Plan relating to the Project and in particular, Contractor compliance. Refer to Construction HSE Management plan.
·To implement the best practices of Advanced Work Packaging and drive the “right to left” delivery model, ensuring all design has sufficient input through cross functional liaison with the Project Delivery team(s), Project Controls, Commercial and Supply Chain Management
·Ensuring Execution plan gate criteria readiness and demonstration of mitigation to execution risks.
·Management of client relationship through maintaining close contact with respective Client throughout the project to ensure satisfactory reaction to Client’s needs or criticisms.
·The monitoring and control of project performance against budget, schedule, and quality and safety requirements using appropriate control tools and reporting of same to Worley Management and Client.
·Preparation of regular project progress and cost reports. Cost report to include the Earned Value Analysis with Forecast on completion.
·The identification of changes in the scope of work and ensuring that appropriate change requests are current and adequate.
·The promotion of quality and safety on the project in consultation with quality and safety representatives.
·The issuing of directions for job close-out and the securing of the final project acceptance and contract release from client.
·Actively participate in team selection and appointment of key positions on the project.
·Networking with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to access latest innovations in cross functional areas of project delivery, building collaborative teams and solutions.
·Seeks opportunities for themselves and others to learn, develop and stretch into new experiences. Inspires innovation by sharing their experience and know-how.
You'll have:
Essential:
·Several years leadership experience within relevant energy or construction area and extensive supporting years prior in relevant discipline.
·Ability to communicate effectively with the Stakeholders involved in the Project both verbally & in writing. Methodical work ethic; ensuring consistency in output. Capable of working independently and as a team.
·Strong commercial acumen and experience in all commercial contracting models/risk profiles and project scopes/phases (FEL/EPC/EPCM/PMC & Lump Sum/Fixed Price/Target Price/Reimbursable, etc) and the ability to mitigate risks effectively through positive decision making.
·Proven knowledge of managing subcontracts in the execution phase.
·Staff management experience (knowledge transfer)
·Motivational leadership style with very strong communication skills and the ability to develop high performance culture. Sophisticated internal consulting capability, including the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
·Attention to detail and high level of accuracy with analytical and problem-solving skills.
·Demonstrable experience in similar role or senior position in Construction Management
·Extensive knowledge of the construction process, its implementation and management.
·Delivery focused and committed to achievement of project/company goals.
Desirable:
·A strong communication, networking, collaboration, and well-developed team-working skills, especially in multi-discipline and multi-cultural teams
·A full knowledge of project specific execution strategies, and the ability to develop them to meet challenging project objectives and deliverables.
·An ‘Incident Free’ mind-set, and be a role model for their project team (Direct/Indirect hires)
·A proven HSSE leadership in managing and delivering large complex onshore projects.
·A full understanding of how all elements of the project scope integrate and interface with each other to successfully deliver the right project outcome - from construction, and through to commissioning and handover to operations.
·Demonstrate excellent teamwork skills, being able to collaborate with the various sub-teams to resolve issues and reach decisions that are in the best interests of the integrated project team.
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.
We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
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