Planning Engineer Jobs - Baghdad Iraq
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<p><h4>Duties</h4>
<p>Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.</p>
<p>Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.</p>
<p>Development and updating of the operations plan and maintenance program on a monthly basis.</p>
<p>Record keeping for site data including as-builts, O&M manuals, commissioning documentation, design drawings, material and equipment cut sheets, etc.</p>
<p>Develop and maintain the MSDS program and provide access as specified for all EC personnel.</p>
<p>Develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive safety program for all O&M Contractor staff, including periodic inspections and training programs.</p>
<p>Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.</p>
<p>Review and maintain current information manuals for building operations and repair services and maintain accurate equipment and personnel records.</p>
<p>Act as the Program Manager’s principal operations representative.</p>
<p>Responsible for the management of all O&M functions, including ensuring there are qualified personnel to meet staffing requirements, and the central planning, coordination, control, and actual performance of these functions.</p>
<p>Manage the O&M and other assigned functions on site to ensure overall contract performance, which requires getting information to and from critical operating/supporting elements and directing/coordinating actions to ensure resources are fully utilized to properly perform the mission.</p>
<p>Monitor system readiness, identify problem areas, and respond to mission requirements to perform contract requirements.</p>
<p>Direct and monitor the preventive maintenance program; accept, process, coordinate, and assign work orders, projects, and large task assignments.</p>
<p>Control resources; monitor staff proficiency and qualifications; monitor staff endurance; monitor the location and activities of assets; and coordinate the flow of information to and from O&M staff.</p>
<p>Perform additional duties and projects assigned.</p>
<h4>Required</h4>
<p><strong>Minimum acceptable experience level:</strong></p>
<p>Minimum of 15 years’ experience in operations and maintenance services, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in large facilities.</p>
<p><strong>Knowledge, skills and abilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated working knowledge of operations and maintenance activities for a small plant, overseas, or military facility.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to manage required staff.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.</li>
<li>Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and time management skills.</li>
<li>Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.</li>
<li>Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.</li>
<li>Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.</li>
<li>Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Education:</strong> A high school diploma or GED. A bachelor’s degree in business management, project management or similar discipline leading to a broad management background is preferred.</p>
<p><strong>Passport, licenses and certifications:</strong> As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining until the expiration date with 8 blank pages. Valid drivers’ license.</p>
<p><strong>Security vetting:</strong> Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.</p>
<p><strong>Language skills:</strong> Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.</p>
<p><strong>Medical:</strong> Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.</p>
<h4>Desired</h4>
<ul>
<li>Relevant experience, skills and knowledge of electrical, mechanical/HVAC, power generation, water systems for a large facility are strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Relevant overseas operations management experience.</li>
<li>Previous out of home country experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions are a plus.</li>
<li>Experience working with Amentum.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Other responsibilities</h4>
<p><strong>Safety</strong> - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.</p>
<p><strong>Quality</strong> - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.</p>
<p><strong>Procedure compliance</strong> - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.</p>
<h4>Working and living conditions</h4>
<p>This position may be located in a war zone, in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit/50-55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment, as well as willing and able to deploy to Iraq for extended periods.</p>
<p>Work schedules are a minimum of 6 days per week and 10 hours per day, while some jobs have higher daily and weekly minimums. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors.</p>
<p>This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.</p></p><p></p>
<p><h4>Duties</h4>
<p>The LCC/LCC-A site manager will be based at an Amentum site in Iraq and serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position will be responsible for supervising the LCC/LCC-A team in day-to-day operations by assigning projects, coordinating schedules, monitoring performance and quality of workers, and will report to the OMSS program manager. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.</p>
<ul>
<li>Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.</li>
<li>Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.</li>
<li>Receive projects from OMSS COR/ACOR & FAC.</li>
<li>Perform work with considerable independence within established DoS policies, regulations, and technical guidelines.</li>
<li>Oversee the management and implementation of the Program Management Plan.</li>
<li>Oversee the coordination of work priorities and monitoring of methods, procedures, and programs.</li>
<li>Recommend, develop, implement, establish, and enforce procedures and programs to increase efficiency and improve cost effectiveness to the program.</li>
<li>Adhere to company and government processes, regulations, and statutes.</li>
<li>Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules. Identify program problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.</li>
<li>Direct and coordinate activities to meet goals in terms of performance, objectives/standards, service delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.</li>
<li>Review work orders and work order reports to ensure the tasks are completed on time and inspect the projects to ensure all work is accomplished per the statement of work.</li>
<li>Confer with staff in order to resolve performance and personnel problems.</li>
<li>Prepare project specific plans and long-range work schedules; delegate specific duties to assigned work crews.</li>
<li>Assist with the implementation of all formal policies and procedures governing site operations.</li>
<li>Submit work order requests as required.</li>
<li>Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of all completed work orders and provide summary feedback both verbally and in writing to the LCC A country manager.</li>
<li>Prepare and submit detailed reports on work completed and on the status of the facility infrastructure systems projects.</li>
<li>Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Required</h4>
<p><strong>Minimum acceptable experience level:</strong> Five (5) years’ supervisory experience in at least one of the major construction trades.</p>
<p><strong>Knowledge, skills, and abilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Possess knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of project management.</li>
<li>Knowledge of technical information systems.</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate and provide leadership and collaboration in diverse experiences to address operational methodologies in project planning and management and customer service.</li>
<li>Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment which requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.</li>
<li>Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and time management skills.</li>
<li>Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.</li>
<li>Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.</li>
<li>Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.</li>
<li>Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in construction management or master’s degree in a similar profession is preferred. Verifiable experience managing multiple trades in a large institutional setting or managing construction projects may be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree.</p>
<p><strong>Passport, licenses, and certifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages.</li>
<li>Valid drivers’ license.</li>
<li>Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, current or pursuing, from PMI.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Security vetting:</strong> Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.</p>
<p><strong>Language skills:</strong> Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.</p>
<p><strong>Medical:</strong> Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.</p>
<h4>Desired</h4>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and Visio.</li>
<li>Previous out of home country experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions are a plus.</li>
<li>Experience working with Amentum.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Other responsibilities</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Safety:</strong> Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.</li>
<li><strong>Quality:</strong> Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.</li>
<li><strong>Procedure compliance:</strong> Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to job.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Working and living conditions</h4>
<p>This position may be located in a war zone, in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit (50-55 degrees Celsius) during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment, as well as willing and able to deploy to Iraq for extended periods.</p>
<p>Work schedules are a minimum of six days per week and ten hours per day, while some jobs have higher daily and weekly minimums. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.</p></p><p></p>
<p><strong>Background</strong></p><p>Baz Booking is a hospitality booking application serving the Iraqi market. The application requires a Business Development Officer to expand its hotel partner network, develop commercial relationships, promote adoption, and generate sustainable booking growth.</p><p>The position requires strong experience in Software as a Service (SaaS) sales and business development, with the ability to explain digital products, demonstrate their business value, and convert prospects into active partners.</p><p>The Business Development Officer will manage the business development cycle, from market research and lead generation through presentations, negotiations, partner onboarding, and account development.</p><p>The officer will focus on securing productive partnerships and increasing actual use of Baz Booking, with performance assessed through partner activation, bookings, and commercial results.</p><p>Duties and Responsibilities</p><p><strong>A. Market Research and Business Development Planning</strong></p><p>· Identify priority cities, hotel categories, customer segments, and partnership opportunities for Baz Booking.</p><p>· Research competing booking platforms, hotel needs, commercial practices, and barriers to adopting digital booking services.</p><p>· Prepare a business development plan with defined prospects, outreach activities, targets, and timelines.</p><p>· Recommend improvements to the application’s commercial positioning based on market evidence and partner feedback.</p><p><strong>B. Lead Generation and Partner Acquisition</strong></p><p>· Identify and approach hotels, accommodation providers, travel agencies, corporate clients, and other relevant partners.</p><p>· Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline through direct outreach, meetings, referrals, networking, and industry events.</p><p>· Engage hotel owners, general managers, sales managers, and other decision-makers.</p><p>· Assess each prospect’s needs, decision-making process, commercial potential, and readiness to join the application.</p><p>· Maintain regular follow-up to move qualified opportunities toward agreement.</p><p><strong>C. Product Promotion and Demonstrations</strong></p><p>· Deliver professional presentations and practical demonstrations of Baz Booking.</p><p>· Explain the application’s available features, booking process, and potential business benefits in clear, nontechnical language.</p><p>· Apply consultative SaaS sales techniques to understand client challenges and present relevant solutions.</p><p>· Address objections relating to adoption, commercial terms, operational workload, and customer support.</p><p>· Coordinate with marketing to develop accurate presentations, proposals, promotional materials, and partner success stories.</p><p>· Ensure all statements about functionality, integrations, and service commitments are verified with the responsible teams.</p><p><strong>D. Commercial Negotiation and Agreements</strong></p><p>· Prepare commercial proposals using approved pricing and partnership terms.</p><p>· Negotiate agreements within delegated authority and obtain approval for exceptions.</p><p>· Coordinate contract preparation, review, and signature with management and relevant teams.</p><p>· Maintain accurate records of agreed terms, commitments, renewal dates, and follow-up actions.</p><p>· Ensure a documented handover of commercial agreements to the teams responsible for implementation and support.</p><p><strong>E. Partner Onboarding and Activation</strong></p><p>· Coordinate onboarding with hotel partners and internal operational and technical teams.</p><p>· Follow up on the information needed to establish accurate hotel listings, including property details, images, room information, rates, and policies.</p><p>· Arrange demonstrations or training for partner staff on the relevant booking workflow.</p><p>· Track progress from signed agreement to an active listing and the first completed booking.</p><p>· Identify onboarding delays and coordinate their resolution.</p><p><strong>F. Account Development and Retention</strong></p><p>· Maintain regular contact with active partners to review results, resolve commercial concerns, and identify growth opportunities.</p><p>· Develop joint promotions and account plans that encourage bookings and repeat use.</p><p>· Identify inactive or underperforming accounts and implement reactivation plans.</p><p>· Coordinate with support teams on escalated issues and follow up until they are resolved.</p><p>· Collect structured partner feedback and communicate product improvement requests without making unapproved commitments.</p><p><strong>G. Reporting and Internal Coordination</strong></p><p>· Maintain complete and current records in the designated customer relationship management system.</p><p>· Submit weekly pipeline updates and monthly performance reports.</p><p>· Report on lead quality, sales conversion, onboarding progress, partner activity, bookings, and revenue contribution.</p><p>· Coordinate with marketing, product, technical support, operations, and finance.</p><p>· Maintain confidentiality of partner information, commercial terms, and company records.</p><p> </p><p><strong>4. Expected Deliverables</strong></p><p>· An initial market assessment and business development action plan.</p><p>· A maintained database of qualified prospects and key decision-makers.</p><p>· A documented pipeline with clear opportunity stages and next actions.</p><p>· Commercial proposals and signed agreements within approved authority.</p><p>· Partner onboarding and activation records.</p><p>· Weekly activity updates and monthly performance reports.</p><p>· Recommendations for improving partner acquisition, retention, and application adoption.</p><p> </p><p>Performance Indicators</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>Targets will be agreed with management and reviewed regularly. Performance will be assessed against:</p><p>· Qualified opportunities generated and progressed.</p><p>· Product demonstrations and commercial proposals completed.</p><p>· Conversion of qualified opportunities into signed agreements.</p><p>· Percentage of signed partners successfully activated.</p><p>· Time from agreement to activation and first completed booking.</p><p>· Booking volume and revenue attributable to managed accounts.</p><p>· Partner retention, repeat activity, and reactivation results.</p><p>· Accuracy of pipeline records, forecasts, and reporting.</p><p> </p><p>Qualifications and Experience</p><p>· Bachelor degree in Marketing, Media or relevant fields</p><p>· A minimum of five years of relevant experience.</p><p>· Relevant experience with hospitality is Desirable.</p><p>· Femail candidate is strongly recommended to Apply.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Language Requirements</strong></p><p>· <strong>Arabic:</strong> professional spoken and written proficiency is required.</p><p>· <strong>English:</strong> professional spoken and written proficiency is required.</p><p>· Candidates must be able to conduct meetings, communicate with guests and employees, and prepare or review business correspondence in Arabic and English.</p><p> </p><p>Notes:</p><p>· Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Only.</p><p>· Applications received after the deadline may not be considered.</p><p>· The selection process will be conducted on a competitive basis.</p><p>· Providing incorrect or misleading information may result in the application being rejected.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Sellink gives paramount consideration in ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity in its recruitment process of personnel. To ensure fairness and transparency, selection of candidate will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel</strong>.</p><p><strong>Sellink does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p>