Wellsite Leader

About the Role:

Original Posting Date: 6/23/2026

Woodside Energy USA Services Inc. seeks a Wellsite Leader at our Houston, Texas location to represent Woodside on a drilling contractor owned and operated facility and to provide rig site operational and safety leadership to Woodside staff and Woodside contractors.

Flexible work arrangements including part-time hours or partial work-from-home options will be considered – please indicate on your resume if you wish to be considered for a position with flexible working arrangements.

• Manage the well construction or intervention activity, including all aspects of well integrity, in accordance with the Drilling and Completion Campaign.
• Manage and direct activities of the Drilling Contractor and Drilling Service Contractors in the execution of the well program.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, procedures.
• Lead the HSE program on the rig and ensure its effectiveness.
• Direct, supervise, and optimize all rig operations and logistics.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, and material requirements for rig operations.
• Monitor, document, and report all rig operations affecting the well.
• Provide operational support during preparation of the well program.
• Drive wellsite performance through job planning and post‑operational reviews.
• Communicate all operations in writing to the rig contractor and vendors, obtaining EM/Supt approval when operations deviate from program.
• Manage and direct concurrent operations (SIMOPs) at the wellsite.
• Responsible for the implementation of company‑approved well control policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ensure HSE management systems and programs are communicated to site personnel.
• Ensure Woodside staff and contractors participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Mentor and train Wellsite Engineers.

Education and Occupational

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Experience must include two (2) years involving each of the following:

• Engineering principles, well control, and barrier management
• HSE standards and best practices
• Lead rig safety programs and conduct risk assessments
• Well programs, including WACs and SIMOPs
• Coordinating with engineers, vendors, and management
• Wellsite bonding documents to ensure operational compliance
• Quality assurance, including providing feedback and input in NCRs and failure investigations
• Approving field services tickets and identifying cost‑saving opportunities
• DP wellsite experience

Certification(s) required:
Well Control Certification and HUET.

Travel:
Position requires up to 50% domestic and international travel to supervise operations on offshore oil rigs.

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)
• 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
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance‑based incentives

Woodside Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.