Decommissioning & Remediation Specialist (Legacy offshore project) - Relocate to Perth

At AECOM, we are committed to creating a sustainable future. Our environmental values are deeply embedded in our operations and client projects, reflecting our dedication to positively impacting our planet.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Our client base spans the full width and breadth of WA, offering other fantastic opportunities to explore the state and work on diverse projects across various sectors. We have longstanding, ongoing programs across multiple high profile clients spanning downstream oil and gas, Department of Defence, mining, manufacturing, utilities and government agency sectors.

AECOM has been working closely with a global key client since 2012 to plan the closure of a major oil production facility located within a unique ecological setting. To assist this client to move closer to meeting their closure objectives, AECOM has committed to delivering an extensive program of comprehensive soil and groundwater assessments, remediation and rehabilitation of infrastructure. This is rewarding work that is genuinely making a difference to the world we live in, with the ultimate objective of restoring a remote, arid island environment to its natural state.

Join a supportive, friendly, and sociable team offering technically challenging and rewarding work in a spectacular Perth Australia CBD office with panoramic Swan River views. Enjoy the high quality of life Perth has to offer, with its stunning beaches, vibrant cultural scene, natural beauty, and strong economy, while benefiting from relocation assistance and support to help you settle into this vibrant city.

What will a day in this role look like:

• Perform detailed investigations of soil, surface water, vapor, and groundwater
• Design and implement strategies to clean up and manage contaminated sites
• Compile findings from site assessments and remediation activities into comprehensive reports for clients, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

What are we looking for from you?

• Advanced Site Assessment Techniques.
• Excellent technical writing skills to prepare comprehensive reports, including risk assessments, remediation plans, and regulatory submissions.
• Expertise in designing and implementing effective remediation plans to address various types of contamination, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• Proven ability to develop an in-depth understanding of local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, manage budgets, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.