JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Maintenance Small project Electrical Supervisor to join its Iraq Business Unit on 28 days on 28 days off rotation to provide knowledge and expertise to progress engineering through design, project set-up, construction and commissioning.

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 Maintenance Small project Electrical Supervisor to join its Iraq Business Unit on 28 days on 28 days off rotation to provide knowledge and expertise to progress engineering through design, project set-up, construction and commissioning.

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

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Small project Elec Supervisor 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

• Provide knowledge and expertise to progress engineering through design, project set-up, construction and commissioning.
• Provide electrical engineering solutions for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting on LV/HV plant equipment in the field ensuring maintenance activities performed are integrated in accordance with the production unit asset leadership plans.
• Advise Section heads of any issues and risks on plant in the field with regards to electrical equipment condition and future maintenance issue with respect to operational and long-term spares.
• Determine the existence of electrical hazards and problems.
• Participation in resolving project engineering and construction issues, regular interface with contractors and management.
• Attend walkdowns, PSSR and handover visits for all system HV, MV, LV.
• Troubleshoot and maintain motor control centers, motor start circuits, control loops, generators, booster pumps, compressors, high voltage switchgear, protective relaying, and related equipment.
• Read/interpret engineering drawings and manuals to install, calibrate and maintain electrical apparatus. Work from complex engineering and manufacturers drawings or manuals to complete projects and assigned work.
• Design and implement small projects under $1m for maintenance department
• Focal point for maintenance department in all future projects
• Design and provide to support for the Installation and maintenance of control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, circuit breakers, and control panels.
• Focal point for RCFA reporting on all Electrical issues.
• Supervise all Shutdown activities pertaining to the Electrical discipline.
• Supervise Installation and maintain drive systems such as variable frequency drives, eddy current, and DC drives. Install and maintain programmable logic control systems (PLC). Interpret and/or modify PLC control logic as necessary.
• Observe installed systems to detect hazards and determine the need for adjustments or modifications.
• Design layout work on panels, set up complex control systems, interpret and alter engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Support the repair or replace faulty electrical equipment, including electronic controls, meters, outlets, and panels.
• Support Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning (installation and calibration) of the Plant (during installation and start-up of the Plant)
• Communicate problems and solutions to resolve electrical problems with Section Head Elec.
• Supervise and participate in the on-the-job training of Utility Maintenance Person as needed.
• Use computerized maintenance system to retrieve and enter information.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining scheduled maintenance programs for plant equipment. Maintain records, update drawings, and develop safety procedures.
• Assist in maintenance projects providing contractor supervision.
• Have knowledge and experience in Solar farms and green energy system
• Have experience in Gas recovery and gas generation system
• Observe safe work practices and ensure work does not endanger others.
• Perform other duties as required.

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:

• More than 20 years' experience in the Up-stream or Mid-Stream of the Oil and Gas project/operations engineering business
• HNC/Degree in Electrical Instrumentation
• Considerable knowledge of electrical systems, including high and low -voltage switchgear, protective relaying, grounding procedures, Solar energy, gas recovery and generation, personal protective equipment requirements, safety procedures, and electrical test equipment.
• Good knowledge of electrical codes and regulations
• Ability to use engineering drawings, schematics, and service manuals to troubleshoot, install, and repair equipment.
• Ability to maintain records and report on work accomplished.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work unscheduled hours during emergency and/or unusual situations (24 hour/ 7 days week).
• Considerable knowledge of the approved methods, practices, code requirements and safety standards, including equipment, tools and materials of the trade.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Load calculations for cable, relays, transformers generators etc.
• Worked on large scale projects

Skills:

• Quality Audits and Inspections experience
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions; prepare clear and concise records, reports, and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those encountered in the course of work.
• Read and understand P&ID, single line drawings, termination drawings, EX documentation, Certification documents, manuals, drawing, specifications, and processes diagrams pertaining to oil and gas industry.
• Organize, plan and complete projects.
• Communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing.
• Work with minimal supervision; schedule own time according to established priorities; work under less detailed instructions to complete assignments.
• Hands on experience in Oil and Gas facilities
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written briefs and skilled in report writing and compilation.
• Experience and ability to fault find complex instrument and electrical systems
• Experienced in working in a 24/7 quick reaction team for any E&I plant trip issues.
• Proven supervisory experience with excellent behaviors and the ability to plan and measure.

Systems

• Maximo / CMMS / Aconex
• Microsoft Suite

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.