Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
The Role
As a Portfolio Manager with Worley, you will work closely with our existing team to deliver projects for our clients while continuing to develop your skills and experience etc.
Responsibilities:
- Project Oversight: Lead, manage, and coordinate engineering activities for medium and large-scale fertilizer, chemical, petrochemical, refinery projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion while adhering to industry standards and safety regulations.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, ensuring high performance, technical excellence, and alignment with project objectives.
- Technical Expertise: Provide technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, instrumentation, etc.) and ensure that all technical specifications and design standards are met.
- Project Planning & Execution: Develop and implement engineering project plans, schedules, and budgets. Oversee engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project owners, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, to ensure smooth project execution and resolve any technical issues.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks during the engineering design and execution phases, implement mitigation strategies, and proactively manage project risks.
- Quality Control: Ensure quality assurance and control standards are met throughout the project, managing project deliverables to the highest technical and safety standards.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities comply with local, national, and international standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
- Budget & Cost Control: Oversee project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and optimal resource allocation while maintaining scope, schedule, and safety standards.
- Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, providing insights on new technologies, methodologies, and best practices in the oil & gas, chemical, and petrochemical industries.
Qualifications - Internal
About You
To be considered for this role it is envisaged you will possess the following attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, or related field). Master’s degree preferred.
- 18+ years of experience in the engineering and project management of fertilizer, chemical, petrochemical and refinery projects.
- Proven experience in managing large, complex projects from conceptual design to commissioning and start-up.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., ASME, API, IEC, ISO).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and lead projects under pressure.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and technical troubleshooting expertise.
Additional Skills:
- Experience with advanced engineering software and project management tools.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Deep understanding of project cost control, risk management, and quality assurance.
If you possess the required expertise and leadership skills, we invite you to apply and be part of a dynamic team.
Moving forward together
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
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.
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.
