Melissa Gilbert

Melissa Gilbert is a seasoned professional in the energy sector with extensive experience in production planning, engineering, and operations management. Currently serving as a Strategic & 120 Day Planner at Woodside Energy, Melissa is responsible for short-term production forecasting and long-term strategic maintenance planning for the Pluto Business Unit. Prior roles at BHP included positions as Production Analysis and Improvement interface, Facilities Engineer, Operations Supervisor, and Process Engineer, where responsibilities ranged from managing technical studies to leading production operations teams. Melissa's early career included a chemical engineering internship at BP Kwinana. Academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Minerals and Energy Management from The University of Western Australia, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Curtin University.