Wood is recruiting for an Area Operator to join its Iraq business unit focusing on carrying out all startup duties associated with the safe, efficient and environmentally sound startup for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Basra, Iraq on 6/1 rotation.

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

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

Wood is recruiting for an Area Operator to join its Iraq business unit focusing on carrying out all startup duties associated with the safe, efficient and environmentally sound startup for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Basra, Iraq on 6/1 rotation.

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

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Area Operator 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

Key Objectives:

To carry out all startup duties associated with the safe, efficient and environmentally sound startup and operation of utilities, process systems & machinery in accordance with the approved procedures.

These duties include responding to emergency conditions, preparation of equipment for maintenance, housekeeping and proactive monitoring of the area and its equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control the operation of processing units using a distributive control system (DCS) located within the plant.


• Responsible for the safety control systems, such as ESD, DSD and fire control systems.


• Looking after day-to-day operations of the facilities from a control room point of view.


• Monitor all plant operations on screens and computers, monitor closely to identify any abnormal operating and equipment conditions.


• Adhere to plant operational procedures for production goal achievement and handle work safely.


• Oversee productions and process key metrics for operating plant machinery within parameters.


• Maintain Call Logs in an accurate and timely manner.


• Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner, following all plant procedures, health and safety policies and current operating practices.


• Perform checks to ensure utilities systems are commissioned and available for use.


• Monitor all equipment in assigned area and perform basic care checks and report any equipment that requires maintenance attention.


• Monitor all work within the assigned area and work with maintenance, project and other personnel to ensure the activities covered by the permit are undertaken in a safe manner.


• Prepare equipment for maintenance and re-commission when complete. Complete isolations in accordance with Work Management Manual requirements.


• Carry out shift handover in a detailed and comprehensive manner.


• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the operating area to ensure safe working conditions.


• Perform startup and shut down procedure red lining when required.


• Participate in daily Tool Box Talks with Start Up Team on specific activity to be executed during the day.


• Assists the effort to capture startup lessons learned.


• Work directly with the foreign experts to ensure the transfer of technical advice during the initial period of operation.


• Interface with DCS System Engineer and I & C Technicians.


• Apply procedures to planned startup and shutdown and unplanned shutdown.


• Detailed unit-specific startup, shutdown, and emergency response.


• Communicate with other work groups and personnel during the operation and monitoring of the DCS console.

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:

• Engineering Degree/ Ten years of Experience,


• Technically competent and comfortable with computers and able to work calmly during stressful times while maintaining a pleasant and efficient demeanour.


• Comprehensive knowledge, skills and experience in Oil & Gas Process Operations.


• Strong technical knowledge supported with either an Engineering Degree, Advanced Diploma Qualification, or appropriate qualification from Basra Oil Institute.


• English language skills - to TOIC level 3 minimum with emphasis on technical comprehension.


• Literate in the use of standard computer software programs. Word, Excel, etc.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience.


• Good understanding of control of work systems, HSE practices and application in the field.


• Can do troubleshooting skills.


• Ability to read & understand P & ID’s and PFD’s.


• Ability to read & understand Control Narratives & Safeguarding documentation (Cause & Effect).