Graduate Instrumention/Mechatronics Engineer - Perth CBD

Operations is a global community of more than 15,000 colleagues, delivering solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and built environment, and generating approximately $2bn in revenue.

We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications & brownfield engineering, asset optimisation, and asset management throughout an assets’ lifecycle, including decommissioning and removal.

Wood Operations APAC West delivers brownfields engineering, procurement, construction, optimisation, and technical services to oil & gas sector, enjoying long-term partnerships with some of the region’s most prominent oil & gas and LNG producers in Western Australia and Northern Territory.

Responsibilities

There are a variety of tasks and responsibilities you might be assigned however some common tasks that many of our Graduate engineers perform include: 

• Assisting senior engineers with projects: You may be asked to help with research, testing, or other tasks related to ongoing projects
• Learning Wood processes and procedures: It's important to understand how Wood operates and the specific procedures and protocols you'll be expected to follow
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams: Engineering projects often involve multiple disciplines and teams, so you may need to work with colleagues from other areas of Wood
• Debugging and troubleshooting: If a product or system isn't working as intended, you may be called upon to help identify and resolve the problem
• Preparing reports and presentations: You may need to communicate your findings and progress to your team, manager, or other stakeholders
• Continuously improving your skills and knowledge: The engineering field is constantly evolving, so it's important to stay up to date with new developments and best practices

• Opportunities for learning and development 
• Attend global graduate inductions
• Face-to-face development workshops
• Competitive compensation and benefits 
• A positive and inclusive work culture 
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth 
• Access to our global mentoring programme 
• Experience working on globally advance projects working with reputed industry leading clients, where you will work alongside passionate & talented mentors locally & globally 
• Being a part of a value driven culture | Care, Commitment, Courage 
• Continuous support & offer of further professional development 
• Joining a growing internal Graduate network through social events, lunch and learns, network events etc.  
• Flexible work hours, the option to work from home or remote work options, to accommodate your needs and lifestyle 
• Health and wellness programme such as discounted gym memberships, mental health support, complementary income protection insurance and discounted health insurance
• Employee perks and discounts such as our employee discount shopping site 

Please note that we can only accept applications from Australian citizens, those who hold a Permanent Residency (PR) visa or those who have a valid visa and are able to work lawfully in Australia without restrictions.

Qualifications/skills/attributes

At Wood it takes a diverse range of people to achieve the level of impact we are having on the global energy sector.  As a successful member of the 2025 Graduate intake, you will be enrolled in Wood’s two-year Global Graduate Program and assigned a buddy to support you throughout. 

• Completed your Electrical Engineering degree by the end of 2024 or earlier.
• Attention to detail: You will be responsible for creating detailed designs and specifications and must pay close attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and safety of the work
• Teamwork: Most engineering projects require collaboration and teamwork, so strong interpersonal and collaboration skills are essential 
• Adaptability: Engineering is a constantly evolving field, and as a Graduate engineer you should be able to adapt to new technologies and techniques
• Problem solving: Engineering often requires finding creative solutions to complex problems. Good critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills are highly valued
• Communication skills: The ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner is important for a Graduate engineer. This includes the ability to write reports, give presentations, and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical colleagues
• Continuous Learning: Technologies and methodologies are constantly changing so staying up to date is an important attribute 
• Creativity: have that innate ability to “think outside the box” 
• Analytical ability: ability to think analytically to fully define a problem and develop solutions suited to the problem
• Logical thinking: ability to understand how a system works, what can go wrong and how to fix it. This requires the ability to think logically and evaluate and understand each element that makes up the system 
• Leadership: well-developed “human skills” so you can smoothly perform non-technical duties
• Respect for health and safety protocols: this is more of a requirement than a skill but adherence to policies that aim to eliminate or mitigate risk is a necessity