Software Tester Jobs - Basra Iraq

<p><h4>E&I Engineer</h4> <p>KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.</p> <p>Responsible for start-up and plant operations activities including equipment and system checkout, inspection for proper installation, review for correct design, and calculation of expected system and equipment operating parameters under temporary start-up conditions. Coordinates start-up operations, including the direction of craft, and all other start-up activities such as flushing, chemical cleaning, and initial equipment and system operation. Coordinates performance tests and calculates test results and heat balances. Performs calculations required to properly evaluate design changes, provides engineering reports for the engineering department to assist in design change preparation. Works with client at the site.</p> <p>Under general supervision, performs all conventional aspects of the functional area subject matter. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Plans, schedules, and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers.</p> <p>Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability, or operations. Skills are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in engineering and a minimum of 10 years related experience, with average experience ranging from 10-15 years.</p></p><p></p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Electrical &amp; Instrumentation (E&amp;I) Engineer will be based on-site in Basra, Iraq, and will be responsible for supervising and executing electrical and instrumentation installation works for an EPC oil &amp; gas construction project. The role ensures that all site activities are performed safely, in compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, international standards, and HSE requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>The E&amp;I Engineer will coordinate closely with construction, QA/QC, engineering, commissioning teams, and subcontractors to ensure proper installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and timely project delivery while maintaining quality, safety, and schedule objectives throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Supervise and execute all electrical installation activities including MV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, distribution panels, UPS systems, and associated power infrastructure in accordance with approved drawings and project specifications.<br></p></li><li><p>Monitor and control cable tray installation, cable pulling, glanding, termination, and testing activities, ensuring compliance with method statements, ITPs, and international standards.<br></p></li><li><p>Ensure proper installation of earthing and grounding systems, lightning protection systems, and hazardous area electrical equipment (Ex-rated equipment) as per project and safety requirements.<br></p></li><li><p>Supervise installation of field instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, control valves, analyzers, junction boxes, and marshalling cabinets.</p></li></ul><br><ul><li><p>Oversee instrument tubing works, impulse line installation, supports, tagging, and identification to ensure alignment with engineering drawings and hook-up details.<br></p></li><li><p>Support loop checking, calibration, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities in coordination with the commissioning team and client representatives.</p><br></li><li><p>Review and interpret technical documents including single line diagrams (SLDs), wiring diagrams, hook-up drawings, cable schedules, and layout drawings to ensure accurate site execution.</p></li></ul><br><ul><li><p>Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, engineering, and subcontractor teams to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth workflow and timely project execution.</p></li></ul><br><ul><li><p>Ensure all installation works are performed in compliance with project specifications, international standards (IEC, NEC, API where applicable), and contractual requirements.</p></li></ul><br><ul><li><p>Participate in inspections, raise RFIs where required, support punch list clearance, and ensure proper documentation and as-built records are maintained.</p></li></ul><br><ul><li><p>Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies, conduct risk assessments, participate in toolbox talks, and ensure safe execution of works within live plant or hazardous areas.</p></li></ul><br><ul><li><p>Monitor daily site progress, report to the Construction Manager /Project Manager, and ensure activities are completed within approved schedules and cost parameters</p></li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field</p></li><li><p>Experience working on oil and gas EPC projects</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of oil and gas process systems and equipment, with a focus on flare gas recovery systems.</p></li><li><p>7-10 years experience in static, rotary equipment installation.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of piping and general mechanical works.</p></li></ul><p></p></section>

<p>Rutledge group started out in 1981 provides quality safety services to the oil &amp; gas, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, engineering and construction industries. We provide total safety management support services on site, in areas of safety H2S, HSE, training, rental of safety equipment, service and maintenance of equipment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conduct well site survey for offshore, onshore installations, prepare schematics of both gas detection and breathing air cascade system, Installation of fixed-point sensors, wireless gas detection based on client well plan.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supervise the H2S Unit / Container installation at the site and rig up/ setting up all necessary fixed or remote gas detection systems, alarms and ensure their safety aspects.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Continuously monitor all the H2S equipment, the gas detection system and H2S alarm control panel on the site</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain, Service and Testing of all in-house and client equipment to ensure they are in ready-to-go state.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trouble shoot, repair, test, and commission the full range of safety equipment in the field.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monitor and record H2S gas concentration on various activities such as Well Test Operations, Sour gas flaring, Coring, DST, TCP operations.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gas sampling such as H2S, LEL, CO2, SO2 and other gases if and as required.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conduct On site H2S Safety Induction, trainings, conduct emergency safety drills and ensure personnel proficiency in usage of the Breathing Equipment.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepare site specific H2S induction training if required by Client.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Participate safety meetings and toolbox talks.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Participate in STOP card &amp; NUHS programme</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepare Contingency Plans, Emergency Response Plan, Equipment maintenance report on equipment and internal audits.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Discuss the observations and areas of improvements with onsite HSE and Company’s representatives.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conduct regular Simulated Drills (i.e.H2S Drills, Man Down Drill, Muster Drill as per Company’s guidelines and schedules.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supervise the emergency situations because of H2S release, provide recommendations to handle the situations and suggest the best practice methods to work under mask to control the situations for different operations e.g. well control etc.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepare and submit the field Rutledge ISO reports on inspections, repairs, calibrations, testing, training records, inventories, drills etc. to Company representative and operations manager as required.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assist in confined space entry &amp; gas testing.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepare and submit the Customer Satisfaction Quality Questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Engineering (Petroleum/Oil/Gas), Geology/Geophysics or equivalent.</p><p>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Preferable with 2-5 years working experience in the oil &amp; gas industry or petrochemical facilities.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Previous work experience as an offshore rig personnel such as electrical, drilling, mudlogging or safety is a definite advantage.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Candidates without prior experience but have worked in drilling well sites or petrochemical facilities are welcome to apply.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Able to stay at Client’s well sites for an extended duration.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A positive attitude with good problem-solving skills, creativity, displaying initiative and willing to work in a multi-cultural environment.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Capable of representing Company before Clients and for business development.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bilingual in English and Arabic.</p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Mechanical Engineer will be based on-site in Basra, Iraq, and will be responsible for supervising and executing mechanical installation works for static and rotary equipment within an EPC oil &amp; gas construction project. The role ensures that all installation activities are performed safely, in compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, international standards, and HSE requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>The Mechanical Engineer will coordinate closely with construction, QA/QC, piping, commissioning teams, and subcontractors to ensure proper installation, alignment, testing, and timely project delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Supervise installation of static equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, tanks, separators, and other process equipment in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.</p></li><li><p>Oversee installation, alignment, and grouting of rotary equipment including pumps, compressors, blowers, and package units as per manufacturer requirements and project standards.</p></li><li><p>Monitor piping installation works including supports, fit-up, routing, and hydrotest preparation to ensure compliance with approved isometrics and piping layouts.</p></li><li><p>Verify equipment foundation preparation, anchor bolt positioning, and base plate leveling prior to equipment erection.</p></li><li><p>Ensure proper execution of cold and hot alignment, shaft alignment, and pre-commissioning mechanical checks for rotating equipment.</p></li><li><p>Review mechanical drawings such as GA drawings, P&amp;IDs, isometrics, vendor drawings, and method statements to ensure correct site implementation.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections, material verification, NDT requirements, hydrostatic testing, and mechanical completion documentation.</p></li><li><p>Interface with other disciplines including E&amp;I and civil teams to ensure proper coordination of mechanical installations.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with international standards such as ASME, API, and project technical specifications.</p></li><li><p>Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities including flushing, leak testing, mechanical run tests, and system handover to operations.</p></li><li><p>Participate in daily progress meetings, monitor subcontractor performance, and report progress to the Construction Manager.</p></li><li><p>Ensure strict adherence to HSE regulations, conduct risk assessments, and ensure safe mechanical lifting, rigging, and installation activities on site.</p><p><br></p></li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.</p></li><li><p>Good knowledge in mechanical engineering principles, particularly in the oil and gas sector.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of the design and process of oil and gas plants</p></li><li><p>Understanding of maintenance and troubleshooting techniques of equipment involved in field services and EPC operations.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>Effective communication and teamwork abilities.</p></li><li><p>Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools and technologies.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations is an advantage.</p></li><li><p>7-10 years experience in static, rotary equipment installation.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of piping and general mechanical works.</p></li></ul><p></p></section>

<p><h4>Division</h4> <p>CSSP (Ratawi Hub – Iraq)</p> <p><strong>Direction:</strong> IM</p> <p><strong>Situation in organization</strong><br> Within the Project Organization, the Lead Interface Engineer reports to the Interface Manager.</p> <p><strong>Job location(s):</strong> CPP Office (Abu Dhabi, UAE) during detailed engineering phase / site (Iraq) during construction phase.</p> <h4>Job dimensions</h4> <p>The Lead Interface Engineer shall assist the Interface Manager on the following:</p> <ul> <li>Take care of the overall management of interface and data changes between stakeholders of the Common Seawater Supply Project, and provide advice on any schedule and commercial issues arising from such interfaces and changes.</li> <li>Ensure that interface management procedures are in place and that EPC and other contractors implement the required interface management system throughout the project duration.</li> </ul> <p>The Lead Interface Engineer is anticipated to start early 2026 and will be based in Abu Dhabi (UAE).</p> <h4>Activities</h4> <p>The job holder shall assist the Interfaces Manager:</p> <ul> <li>With the support of the Project Management Consultant, define, implement and maintain the methodology/procedure to be applied and the corresponding database to be created, to ensure a clear and accurate identification and management of interfaces. This procedure will be as efficient and simple as possible and will be used throughout the life of the project and shall be applied by the different entities/contractors.</li> <li>Management of interface and change data between parties, monitor and control interface and change issues, in order to resolve interface and change issues in a timely and organised manner according to the project interface and change control procedures.</li> <li>Attend major interface meetings, internal and external with other entities of CSSP Project, contractor representatives, vendors, TotalEnergies specialists, partner’s experts, etc. Lead interface and other technical meetings as required.</li> <li>Ensure that HSE requirements are systematically considered all along the interface management process and in particular that interfaces are properly addressed during HAZID/HAZOP/PTR project audits.</li> <li>Consolidate and advise the Project Director and Technical and Project Control Managers of any risks, especially schedule and commercial issues arising from interfaces and changes. Shall be the coordinator of the Management of Change, providing the justification through all disciplines of the change. Ensure complete documentation of all changes, and communication of these in compliance with the processes agreed with BOC and regulatory authorities.</li> <li>Prepare technical papers to support management positions for clarifications or decisions with regulatory authorities of host countries, other entities or partners.</li> <li>Ensure that EPC Contractor implements required interface management system and resources and monitor throughout the project duration that EPC Contractor honours its responsibilities as defined in the project interface procedure.</li> <li>Ensure the implementation of interface changes/optimisations resulting from negotiations of the external interfaces.</li> <li>Together with Project Management Consultant, ensure design consistency and continuity throughout the facilities.</li> <li>Avoid change orders and delays caused by interface issues; ensure timely follow-up of interface issues.</li> <li>Assist the Project Management Consultant, prior to and during construction phase, by anticipating operational interfaces with other parties (clashes or conflicting program).</li> <li>In case of SIMOPS (phased delivery of the plant): propose solutions and participate in definition and resolution.</li> </ul> <h4>Context and environment</h4> <p>Basrah Oil Company (BOC) is undertaking the Seawater Treatment Facilities (STF) project to provide treated seawater to the oil fields in southern Iraq (for injection). The STF will be located on the west side of the Khor Al Zubair, upstream of the port of Umm Qasr and will have the following key components:</p> <ul> <li>Site development and non-process facilities.</li> <li>Ancillaries and buildings.</li> <li>Seawater intake and outfall structures.</li> <li>Material off-loading facility.</li> <li>Seawater clarification, filtration and deoxygenating processes.</li> <li>Chemical addition systems.</li> <li>Shipping pumps.</li> <li>Power generation.</li> <li>Utilities.</li> </ul> <p>FEED was completed (June 2016) with Phase 1 capacity of 7.5 million barrels of water per day (MMBWPD) of treated seawater, with a subsequent Phase 2 of 5 MMBWPD for a total buildout capacity of 12.5 MMBWPD. The project was placed on hold upon the completion of FEED.</p> <p>In 2018 BOC launched a call for tender on the FEED, but instructed bidders to reduce capacity to 5.0 MMBWPD, with provision for a future addition of 2.5 MMBWPD for a total build-out phase of 7.5 MMBWPD.</p> <h4>Accountabilities</h4> <p>Accountable for the interfaces and management of change (MoC), being internal (between units, disciplines, PMT, One Tech and specialists) or external (between other CSSP projects, contractors, company, etc.). The job holder coordinates all interface and MoC matters, protecting the WI Project and company’s position with regards to all external interfaces and to internal interfaces between contractors, and ensuring that changes are evaluated and executed for the overall benefit of the project.</p> <p>Accordingly, the job holder shall make the necessary coordination between all involved contractors/parties and company teams and implement an agreed interface management procedure and methodology. He/she shall ensure the proper and timely follow-up and resolution of interface issues between the various involved parties documents. He/she must support the Interface Manager to ensure full control of the Management of Change process, and shall document all the changes, taking care to perform a full review with various disciplines with project aspects to justify or reject the change.</p> <p>A key aspect of interface coordination is the ability to effectively communicate, across all involved parties, all details related to an interface, including requirements, technical specifications, and potential issues. It is important that the communication channel is promptly established, the proper information is exchanged, and all involved parties acknowledge that they fully understand the interface requirements.</p> <p>The nature of the development might call for a “staged” delivery of the facilities. Simultaneous activities between construction activities and operations activities can occur to meet the agreed schedule.</p> <h4>Qualification</h4> <ul> <li>Degree in engineering.</li> </ul> <h4>Experience</h4> <ul> <li>15 years of relevant experience in industrial projects.</li> <li>A sound multi-discipline technical background complemented by a sound knowledge on onshore surveys campaigns and civil works experience.</li> <li>Very good communication and interpersonal skills and capacity to work in a “transverse” organisation.</li> <li>Mastering English is a must, knowledge of French and Arabic is a plus.</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<ul><li><p>Support implementation of the HSE Management System across projects and operations.</p></li><li><p>Develop and update HSE procedures, plans, and safety documentation.</p></li><li><p>Review PTW, JRA, Method Statements, and contractor safety documents.</p></li><li><p>Support safe site operations through inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and safety coaching.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with permit conditions and site safety requirements.</p></li><li><p>Assist with E-Permit implementation and SIMOPS coordination.</p></li><li><p>Support occupational health, hazardous substances, lifting, and construction safety controls.</p></li><li><p>Participate in incident investigations and corrective action tracking.</p></li><li><p>Deliver HSE training, awareness sessions, and safety communications.</p></li><li><p>Monitor HSE performance, report KPIs, and promote continuous improvement and safety culture.&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>Degree in Safety, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.</p></li><li><p>5–10 years of HSE experience in the oil and gas industry, including construction, production, or drilling operations.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of HSE legislation, standards, and company procedures.</p></li><li><p>Experience with SIMOPS and/or leading site teams is an advantage.</p></li><li><p>Trained in accident and incident investigation.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills in multicultural environments.</p></li><li><p>Proactive, organised, and able to prioritise tasks effectively.</p></li><li><p>Valid and current medical certification.</p></li><li><p>Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken).</p></li></ul>

<p><h4>Job description</h4> <p><strong>Function:</strong> Information Management / IT<br> <strong>Role level:</strong> Technical Team Lead<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Majnoon Project – Site Basra<br> <strong>Primary purpose:</strong> Lead systems support, stability, security, upgrades, troubleshooting and documentation<br> <strong>Reporting:</strong> Data Centre Manager</p> <h4>Preface</h4> <p>This job description outlines the purpose, responsibilities, competencies, experience, certifications, technical skills, and language requirements for the System Team Lead role. The role is designed for a technically experienced leader who can guide system administrators and engineers while maintaining reliable, secure, and efficient IT services.</p> <h4>Professional summary</h4> <p>The System Team Lead leads and mentors system administrators and engineers, ensuring that IT systems remain stable, secure, efficient, and aligned with operational requirements. The role oversees system upgrades, troubleshooting, technical support, documentation, and best-practice adoption. It requires strong hands-on technical capability combined with leadership, planning, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.</p> <h4>Core competencies</h4> <ul> <li>Team leadership, mentoring, coaching, and development of system administrators and engineers.</li> <li>Strong technical problem-solving and ability to manage complex troubleshooting activities.</li> <li>Operational discipline focused on stability, security, availability, and efficiency of IT systems.</li> <li>Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee system upgrades, patching, and continuous improvement activities.</li> <li>Strong documentation discipline, including procedures, standards, runbooks, and knowledge sharing.</li> <li>Clear communication with technical teams, business users, vendors, and management stakeholders.</li> <li>Ability to prioritize technical work across incidents, maintenance, projects, and operational support.</li> </ul> <h4>Professional experience</h4> <ul> <li>Extensive experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, or IT engineering roles.</li> <li>Experience leading or mentoring system administrators, engineers, or technical support resources.</li> <li>Proven experience supporting enterprise IT systems in operational or project-based environments.</li> <li>Experience overseeing system upgrades, troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis.</li> <li>Experience developing best practices, technical documentation, procedures, and operational standards.</li> <li>Experience working with internal IT teams, vendors, and wider project stakeholders to maintain service continuity.</li> </ul> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <ul> <li><strong>Lead and mentor:</strong> Lead, guide, and mentor system administrators and engineers, supporting team capability, work allocation, and technical discipline.</li> <li><strong>Maintain stability:</strong> Ensure IT systems remain stable, secure, efficient, and available to support business and project operations.</li> <li><strong>Oversee upgrades:</strong> Coordinate system upgrades, patching, maintenance activities, and technical changes in line with operational needs.</li> <li><strong>Troubleshoot issues:</strong> Oversee complex troubleshooting, escalation management, root-cause analysis, and incident resolution.</li> <li><strong>Drive best practice:</strong> Develop, maintain, and promote best practices, technical standards, runbooks, and operational documentation.</li> <li><strong>Support governance:</strong> Contribute to IT governance, reporting, risk reduction, service improvement, and stakeholder communication.</li> </ul> <h4>Certifications</h4> <p>Relevant professional certifications are preferred where aligned to the organisation, technology stack, and project requirements. Examples include:</p> <ul> <li>Microsoft, Linux, VMware, Cisco, cloud, cyber security, or infrastructure-related certifications.</li> <li>ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification.</li> <li>Security-related certification such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Security, or equivalent is advantageous.</li> </ul> <h4>Technical skills</h4> <ul> <li><strong>Systems administration:</strong> Windows Server, Linux, core infrastructure services, patching, backup, monitoring, and support.</li> <li><strong>Infrastructure operations:</strong> Virtualization, storage, compute, network services, hosting environments, and operational resilience.</li> <li><strong>Security and controls:</strong> Secure configuration, access control, vulnerability remediation, endpoint protection, and compliance support.</li> <li><strong>Troubleshooting:</strong> Incident response, escalation support, root-cause analysis, performance investigation, and service restoration.</li> <li><strong>Upgrades and maintenance:</strong> System upgrades, patch cycles, lifecycle planning, maintenance windows, and technical change coordination.</li> <li><strong>Documentation:</strong> Runbooks, SOPs, standards, technical guides, change records, and knowledge-base material.</li> </ul> <h4>Languages</h4> <p>English language proficiency required for technical documentation, reporting, stakeholder communication, and operational coordination.<br> Arabic language skills are also relevant.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Job description</h4> <p><strong>Function:</strong> Information Management / IT<br> <strong>Role level:</strong> Technical Team Lead<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Majnoon Project – Site Basra<br> <strong>Primary purpose:</strong> Lead systems support, stability, security, upgrades, troubleshooting and documentation<br> <strong>Reporting:</strong> Data Centre Manager</p> <h4>Preface</h4> <p>This job description outlines the purpose, responsibilities, competencies, experience, certifications, technical skills, and language requirements for the System Team Lead role. The role is designed for a technically experienced leader who can guide system administrators and engineers while maintaining reliable, secure, and efficient IT services.</p> <h4>Professional summary</h4> <p>The System Team Lead leads and mentors system administrators and engineers, ensuring that IT systems remain stable, secure, efficient, and aligned with operational requirements. The role oversees system upgrades, troubleshooting, technical support, documentation, and best-practice adoption. It requires strong hands-on technical capability combined with leadership, planning, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.</p> <h4>Core competencies</h4> <ul> <li>Team leadership, mentoring, coaching, and development of system administrators and engineers.</li> <li>Strong technical problem-solving and ability to manage complex troubleshooting activities.</li> <li>Operational discipline focused on stability, security, availability, and efficiency of IT systems.</li> <li>Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee system upgrades, patching, and continuous improvement activities.</li> <li>Strong documentation discipline, including procedures, standards, runbooks, and knowledge sharing.</li> <li>Clear communication with technical teams, business users, vendors, and management stakeholders.</li> <li>Ability to prioritize technical work across incidents, maintenance, projects, and operational support.</li> </ul> <h4>Professional experience</h4> <ul> <li>Extensive experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, or IT engineering roles.</li> <li>Experience leading or mentoring system administrators, engineers, or technical support resources.</li> <li>Proven experience supporting enterprise IT systems in operational or project-based environments.</li> <li>Experience overseeing system upgrades, troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis.</li> <li>Experience developing best practices, technical documentation, procedures, and operational standards.</li> <li>Experience working with internal IT teams, vendors, and wider project stakeholders to maintain service continuity.</li> </ul> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <ul> <li><strong>Lead and mentor:</strong> Lead, guide, and mentor system administrators and engineers, supporting team capability, work allocation, and technical discipline.</li> <li><strong>Maintain stability:</strong> Ensure IT systems remain stable, secure, efficient, and available to support business and project operations.</li> <li><strong>Oversee upgrades:</strong> Coordinate system upgrades, patching, maintenance activities, and technical changes in line with operational needs.</li> <li><strong>Troubleshoot issues:</strong> Oversee complex troubleshooting, escalation management, root-cause analysis, and incident resolution.</li> <li><strong>Drive best practice:</strong> Develop, maintain, and promote best practices, technical standards, runbooks, and operational documentation.</li> <li><strong>Support governance:</strong> Contribute to IT governance, reporting, risk reduction, service improvement, and stakeholder communication.</li> </ul> <h4>Certifications</h4> <p>Relevant professional certifications are preferred where aligned to the organisation, technology stack, and project requirements. Examples include:</p> <ul> <li>Microsoft, Linux, VMware, Cisco, cloud, cyber security, or infrastructure-related certifications.</li> <li>ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification.</li> <li>Security-related certification such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Security, or equivalent is advantageous.</li> </ul> <h4>Technical skills</h4> <ul> <li><strong>Systems administration:</strong> Windows Server, Linux, core infrastructure services, patching, backup, monitoring, and support.</li> <li><strong>Infrastructure operations:</strong> Virtualization, storage, compute, network services, hosting environments, and operational resilience.</li> <li><strong>Security and controls:</strong> Secure configuration, access control, vulnerability remediation, endpoint protection, and compliance support.</li> <li><strong>Troubleshooting:</strong> Incident response, escalation support, root-cause analysis, performance investigation, and service restoration.</li> <li><strong>Upgrades and maintenance:</strong> System upgrades, patch cycles, lifecycle planning, maintenance windows, and technical change coordination.</li> <li><strong>Documentation:</strong> Runbooks, SOPs, standards, technical guides, change records, and knowledge-base material.</li> </ul> <h4>Languages</h4> <p>English language proficiency required for technical documentation, reporting, stakeholder communication, and operational coordination.<br> Arabic language skills are also relevant.</p></p><p></p>