JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a Waste Management Advisor to join its Singapore business unit focusing on coordinating the operations of the Waste Management Facility for a major onshore brownfield project in Basra, Iraq on 4 weeks on/4 weeks off rotation.

This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq, with travel requirement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Waste Management Advisor to join its Singapore business unit focusing on coordinating the operations of the Waste Management Facility for a major onshore brownfield project in Basra, Iraq on 4 weeks on/4 weeks off rotation.

This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq, with travel requirement.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Waste Management Advisor to join our Singapore Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Key Objectives

Purpose of subject position

• Coordinate the operationally of the Waste Management Facility
• Act as subject matter expert in the Management of the Facility
• Assist with the development of the Waste Management training of personnel
• Ensure compliance with Iraqi regulations & waste management requirements
• Provide environmental compliance and permit technical support to company operations, ensuring all activities adhere to environmental regulations and company policies.
• Drive and oversee environmental protection initiatives, identifying and mitigating environmental risks, and promoting continuous improvement of the environmental management system.
• Offer expert environmental advice and assist project teams in meeting environmental standards during project planning, construction, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Review & communicate all deviations
• Support liaising with the Operator to maintain regulatory compliance
• Review and approve goals, objectives of the WMF Plans
• Conduct environmental sitting, permitting, and due diligence to secure necessary environmental permits before project construction.
• Develop and implement environmental monitoring and management plans to minimize environmental impacts.
• Participate in root cause analysis of environmental incidents, prepare detailed reports, and recommend preventive measures.
• Manage vendor contracts and purchase orders, ensuring environmental projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Provide project management support, ensuring environmental compliance requirements are met throughout construction and operational phases.
• Develop and deliver environmental awareness training to enhance employees' understanding and practices of environmental protection.
• Translate regulations and permit conditions into actionable instructions for operational teams to ensure understanding and adherence.
• Monitor and analyze environmental data, identify trends and risks, and propose proactive measures.
• Regularly review and update environmental policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current regulations and company standards.
• Perform other environment-related tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Broad experience and understanding of waste management facility operations & engineering functions
• Ability to recognize improvement opportunities consistent with business unit and asset objectives
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and how this impact with waste management on a site level
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental management or permitting, with preference for experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and standards, with skills in environmental risk assessment and mitigation.
• Ability to independently conduct environmental audits and analyze data, providing constructive solutions.
• Relevant environmental certifications (e.g., Registered Environmental Engineer) are preferred.

Skills

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in office software and environmental management systems (e.g., GIS, data analysis software).
• Strong project management skills, capable of coordinating environmental efforts across multiple projects.
• Effective problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to provide solutions in complex environmental contexts.

Systems

• FOMS (SHE system)
• Incident reporting system
• TapRoot or similar tools for causal analysis

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.