Expected:

• Bachelor s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HSE experience in oil & gas projects, with a strong emphasis on upstream operations, infrastructure development, and brownfield modifications.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Proven experience in Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems and site safety enforcement.
• Recognized HSE certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA or equivalent).
• Ability to influence and engage workforce at all levels to promote a positive safety culture.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in enforcing compliance on-site.

Wood is recruiting for a HSE Supervisor to join its Iraq business unit focusing on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) on site, ensuring full compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices on 5/2 work schedule.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HSE representative on-site, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory safety standards.
• Provide visible safety leadership through regular site inspections, daily walkdowns, and active engagement with the workforce.
• Enforce Life-Saving Rules and promote the use of Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with HSE policies, procedures, and applicable legal requirements.
• Verify that Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems are properly implemented and adhered to at all times.
• Monitor and ensure contractor compliance with HSE requirements, standards, and procedures.

Desired Candidate Profile

Expected:

• Bachelor s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HSE experience in oil & gas projects, with a strong emphasis on upstream operations, infrastructure development, and brownfield modifications.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Proven experience in Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems and site safety enforcement.
• Recognized HSE certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA or equivalent).
• Ability to influence and engage workforce at all levels to promote a positive safety culture.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in enforcing compliance on-site.