JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Mechanical and HVAC Section Head expert to join its Iraq Business Unit to to ensure that all mechanical and HVAC works are carried out in accordance with specifications to a high quality standard at minimum cost and within scheduled repair time.

This role is onsite in Basra, Iraq with Travel Requirement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Wood is recruiting for a Mechanical and HVAC Section Head expert to join its Iraq Business Unit to to ensure that all mechanical and HVAC works are carried out in accordance with specifications to a high quality standard at minimum cost and within scheduled repair time.

This is a full-time onsite role in Basra, Iraq.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical and HVAC Section Head expert to join our Iraq 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

• Responsible and accountable to ensure that all mechanical and HVAC works are carried out in accordance with specifications to a high quality standard at minimum cost and within scheduled repair time
• Responsible and accountable to ensure an acceptable standard of Quality, Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Management System are maintained in accordance with recognized working practices and the Company's QEHS&S Manual and Policy
• Co-Manager Mechanical and HVAC team with a Client counterpart
• Responsible and accountable to assist all maintenance activities performed at Client field by ensuring maintenance activities are integrated in accordance with the Production Unit Asset Leadership team's plans
• Responsible and accountable for organization communicating CLIENT expectations on job safety, health, environmental and security to Maintenance team.
• Reporting to Maintenance manager for all program and acitvity
• Maintain communications with Operations Superintendents other senior Production Operations personnel to maintain equipment reliability
• Assist Operations in the planning and execution of plant turnarounds and facility upgrades.
• Plans, updates, and oversees all activities within his or her areas of responsibility according to the laws, regulations, standards, specifications, and procedures. Special emphasis must be placed on health, safety, and the environment.
• Participate in site Emergency Response activities.
• Initiate and participate in Site Emergency Drills to raise awareness of Emergency Response procedures, and conduct team debriefs on conclusion of the drills
• Support the application of CLIENT Policy in relation to the Drug and Alcohol policy, Company Ethics, Award conditions, etc, whilst respecting and protecting the personal rights of subordinates
• Report incidents both internally and externally (as per the Reporting Matrix) and escalate awareness as per the Incident Reporting Guidelines
• Stewardship of work plans, schedule and daily activities to maximize work teams effectiveness
• Develop, maintain, & execute maintenance service agreements
• Provide technical evaluations of material, equipment and maintenance procedures
• Review and advise the training department on curriculum and selection of personnel for training
• Establish maintenance execution staffing resource requirements, contractor requirements, for input to Asset Level business plan
• Responsible and accountable for organization communicating CLIENT expectations on job safety, health, environmental and security to Maintenance team
• Maintain communications with Operations Department, surface technical and other related document to maintain equipment reliability
• Assist Operations in the planning and execution of plant turnarounds and facility upgrades
• Plans, updates, and oversees all activities within his or her areas of responsibility according to the laws, regulations, standards, specifications, and procedures. Special emphasis must be placed on health, safety, and the environment
• Develops and maintains open communications on control issues (for example, safe work practices, training, materials, and others) with peers and instrument technicians
• Look for opportunities to optimize operations and implement them accordingly
• Verify system operation and performance after implementing the recommendation
• Review project proposal and detail design for new and/or existing facilities

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:

• Has capability working for process control advances, fire & gas system, and ESD shutdown.
• 15 years plus experience in Maintenance Operations - required
• 10-15 years' Experienced in welding processes, procedures, and materials (MTRs / MTCs)
• 5 years previous key leadership position within an operating oil or gas field - required
• Postsecondary education or trade certificate - required

Skills:

• Excellent communications (oral & written)
• Highest standard of Safety, Health, Environment aptitude and cultivates the same in others
• Ability to interact in a multi-cultural environment
• Previously worked in a key leadership position
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with third party contractors, business partners and local communities
• Advanced understanding of Controls Integrity Management System (CIMS), safety management tools, Production Operations Best Practices (POBP),WP&B, Operated by Others (OBO) processes
• Advanced understanding and operation of Emergency Preparedness Procedures
• Good management /supervisory, interpersonal and motivation skills
• Advanced knowledge of safety management tools and processes (Stepback 5x5, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessment)
• Understanding of Client Project Philosophy and Design Specifications
• Understanding of Client Project regulations
• Understanding mechanical equipment (pump, air compressor, compressor, turbine, heater, etc)
• Understanding HVAC Systems, multiple brands & sizes
• Understanding Fire & Safety Logic as it pertains to HVAC Systems
• Understanding HVAC Tonnage and Environmental Factors
• Understanding Maximo

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.