JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Assessorto join its Singapore business unit focusing on identifying and selecting the correct tools, materials, specifications, and procedures for a major onshore brownfield project in Basra, Iraq.

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 Mechanical Maintenance Assessorto join its Singapore business unit focusing on identifying and selecting the correct tools, materials, specifications, and procedures for a major onshore brownfield project in Basra, Iraq.

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 Mechanical Maintenance Assessor to join our Singapore Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

This project is to focus more resources towards improving maintenance and reliability on the Oil, Gas & Water Systems, required to efficiently support maintenance, turn arounds and engineering organizations with the appropriate qualifications and experience.

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

The selected assessor will perform the following duties:

• Conduct structured competency assessments (practical and theoretical) for the following roles:

1. Mechanical Technicians
2. Senior Mechanical Technicians
3. Mechanical Supervisors
4. Mechanical Maintenance Engineers

• Assess skill sets and knowledge related to:
  
  Technical Skills and Knowledge:
• Rotating equipment: pumps, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, couplings, bearings, mechanical seals
• Maintenance practices: precision assembly and disassembly, alignment, lubrication, troubleshooting, vibration awareness
• Familiarity with adjacent static components (e.g., valves, piping)
• Familiarity with static maintenance tasks (e.g., welding, sandblasting) relevant to maintenance tasks (Preferable)
  
  Maintenance Execution Readiness and Safety:
• Identifying and selecting the correct tools, materials, specifications, and procedures prior to execution of work
• Understanding and applying safe material handling, rigging, and lifting techniques (Preferable)
• Ability to conduct and contribute to risk assessments under a performing authority system, including implementing necessary controls and mitigations
• Identifying all potential risks associated with maintenance tasks prior to execution
  
  Maintenance Management and Improvement: (Preferable)
• Accurate recording of work order information, including failure details, improvement suggestions, working time, requests for master data changes, and lessons learned
• Supporting the development of maintenance plans through feedback and observations
• Identifying opportunities for improvements and engaging in basic defect elimination during routine work execution
• Execute assessments in both Arabic and English, ensuring clarity and comprehension for all participants
• Use standardized assessment tools and scoring sheets aligned with performance expectations defined by site Coaches
• Collaborate with Coaches to: A. Align on expected skill benchmarks and job role competency criteria B. Participate in gap analysis and feedback discussions C. Provide input for post-assessment training plan development
• Submit individual written assessment reports in English, including: A. Assessed competency level B. Key observations (strengths and weaknesses) C. Actionable development recommendations
• Comply with safety and plant access protocols throughout the assessment process

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written)
• Minimum 10 years in mechanical maintenance (preferably in oil & gas), with at least 3 years in workplace assessment
• Work experience in Iraq or similar field environments is highly preferred
• Must coordinate with site Coaches to align and execute assessment strategy
• Must hold a valid and recognized workplace assessor certification.

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.