Job description

Wood is recruiting for a Quality Engineer (Oil, Water & Chemicals) to join its Iraq business unit focusing on quality monitoring, inspection, analysis, evaluation, and continuous improvement of crude oil, water, and production chemicals during oilfield production operations.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq.
Rotation: 5 days on 2 days off rotation

Wood is recruiting for a Quality Engineer (Oil, Water & Chemicals) to join its Iraq business unit focusing on quality monitoring, inspection, analysis, evaluation, and continuous improvement of crude oil, water, and production chemicals during oilfield production operations.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq.
Rotation: 5 days on 2 days off rotation

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer (Oil, Water & Chemicals) 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 
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones 

Job Objectives:

Responsible for quality monitoring, inspection, analysis, evaluation, and continuous improvement of crude oil, water, and production chemicals during oilfield production operations. This covers the entire process from incoming materials, storage, handling, dilution, injection, and field application to delivery. Through quality data analysis, abnormal-condition closed-loop management, standard compliance, and cross-functional collaboration, the role ensures stable production, qualified product delivery, process optimization, and HSE compliance.

Crude Oil & Water Quality Monitoring & Evaluation

• Perform routine and special quality inspections on crude oil and oilfield water (produced water, injection water, treated water, etc.).
• Track key quality parameters, assess product stability, compliance, and consistency with production requirements, delivery specifications, and applicable industry standards.
• Implement corporate quality management systems, laboratory standards, and crude oil specification requirements.

Production Chemical Quality Inspection & Acceptance

• Perform quality inspection and verification for incoming production chemicals; review certificates, technical specifications, batch consistency, and packaging integrity.
• Conduct sampling, testing, and acceptance in accordance with company procedures and applicable standards to ensure only qualified chemicals are approved for field application.
• Monitor chemical quality throughout storage, handling, dilution, injection, and field application.
• Inspect storage conditions, shelf life, dosing practices, and chemical performance; timely identify quality deviations or application-related issues.

Full-Process Quality Control

• Ensure sampling, testing, storage, delivery, and field application processes are controlled to prevent non-conforming products or chemicals from entering the supply chain.
• Track crude oil, water, and chemical quality throughout the process, providing technical support for stable production, qualified delivery, and process optimization.
• Evaluate the impact of production chemicals and operating conditions on crude oil/water quality, and support verification of laboratory test results.

Quality Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, verify, and analyze crude oil, water, and chemical quality data; identify quality trends, batch consistency, and potential risks.
• Prepare quality reports and provide recommendations for production optimization, chemical treatment adjustment, chemical selection, procurement specifications, and application programs.
• Maintain inspection results, laboratory reports, and quality-related data to ensure reliable and traceable data.

Quality Abnormality Investigation & Closed-Loop Improvement

• Investigate crude oil, water, and chemical quality abnormalities found during inspections or field operations.
• Collaborate with suppliers, laboratory staff, production teams, and chemical specialists to complete root-cause analysis, formulate corrective actions, and track and verify improvement effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain a closed-loop quality management mechanism

QA/QC System, Audit & Compliance

• Implement corporate QA/QC procedures, inspection standards, and operational practices.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of chemical, crude oil, and water quality standards.
• Participate in audits and compliance reviews to ensure all quality activities are standardized, traceable, and compliant.
• Maintain strong HSE awareness and a continuous-improvement mindset

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:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Solid academic background.
• 5+ years of oilfield work experience with a background in chemical management, production chemistry, or QA/QC.
• Solid knowledge of crude oil processing, water treatment, production stimulation, chemical selection and treatment, upstream laboratory analytical methods, and chemical management.
• Practical experience in chemical management with international oil companies (IOCs) or specialized chemical supply companies.
• HSE, process safety, operations, or related technical certifications as required by the company.
• Willing to spend 50% of working time on field assignments.