Chemical Engineer Jobs in Iraq
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Job Title: Lead Process Safety Engineer<br> Department / Function: Maintenance & Engineering <br> Duration: 12 months renewable<br> Location: Basra, Iraq<br> Rotation: 28/28<br><strong>Role Synopsis</strong><br>An outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join an exciting division. This role will have the opportunity to contribute in a positive way to help build a sustainable future for the client and the people of Iraq. The Lead Process Safety Engineer (LPSE) will be a member of the Central Engineering Team reporting into the Process Safety Team Lead (PSTL). The LPSE will provide deep process safety engineering expertise and judgment in service of the operation and development of the Rumaila field. The LPSE shall work closely with Projects and Area Operations to ensure efficient handover of all issues that require process safety engineering input to resolve.<br>The incumbent is expected to assist the PSTL with the Process Safety programme for the Rumaila Operation and help champion all aspects of good Process Safety management in an aging oilfield.<br> <br><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong><br><ul><li>Promote a culture of process safety and continuous improvement.</li><li>Assist the PSTL with the nationalisation program and support professional development of Iraqi nationals.</li><li>Provides process safety engineering expertise to support the wider organisation through engineering guidance and by performing and reviewing complex, or non-routine process safety engineering calculations, risk assessment and analyses.</li><li>Provides process safety engineering expertise to EQs, MoCs and Projects including coordination with Production / Operations/ Maintenance staff to identify / prioritise engineering activities.</li><li>Provide assurance on process safety engineering compliance with applicable Standards, Specifications, Codes and Regulations within organisation and 3rd Ensure that non-conformities and temporary deviations are identified and assessed.</li><li>Perform / review risk and consequence analysis and where required coach others on the use of risk analysis and consequence modelling techniques such as QRA, FERA, Explosion Modelling, Fire and Gas Mapping using industry standard software such as PHAST</li><li>Where required facilitate and participate in process safety design reviews and safety studies such as HAZOP and HAZID/ENVID.</li><li>Working knowledge of functional safety concepts and the application of industry standards e.g. IEC61508/11, in design and operational phases.</li><li>Ensures critical process safety documentation and information, e.g. Bowtie diagrams are kept up to date.</li><li>Assists with the reviews of the impact of emerging risks.</li><li>Communicates process safety engineering lessons learned and encourages a culture of sharing experience and continuous improvement.</li><li>Where required, provides process safety engineering expertise in performing incident investigations and defect investigations.</li><li>Provides process safety engineering expertise to delivery of regional actions. Leads on resolution of complex, multi-discipline technical issues where the dominant component is process safety related.</li></ul><strong>Essential Education</strong><br>Degree / diploma qualified engineer or equivalent work experience. BSc, BEng or MEng (UK), BSc (US), or international equivalent in Chemical / Process Engineering or other relevant engineering subject.<br>Professional accreditation, such as Professional Engineer or Chartered Engineer.<br><strong>Essential experience and job requirements</strong><br>At least 15 years industry experience with 5 years in international multicultural operational roles across the full value chain of hydrocarbon and water production facilities. Experience in brownfield operations process safety engineering, reliability, modifications and strong technical leadership with influencing capabilities. <br>An ability to work effectively with other disciplines / teams to understand and assess complex issues and develop pragmatic solutions.<br>Proven ability in practical application of engineering standards and practices for process safety engineering. Candidate to demonstrate familiarity with all relevant industry process safety engineering codes, standards, and practices (API, ASME, ISO etc.), and relevant experience with key process safety engineering tools such as Phast, Bowtie XP, Aspen HYSYS & Flare System Analyser.<br><strong>Desirable criteria and qualifications</strong><br><ul><li>Key skills include communication, interpersonal relationships, facilitation, influencing, and negotiating across department.</li><li>Ability to develop others and foster diverse relationships in a multicultural environment.</li><li>Ability to identify correct priorities of maintenance and engineering support activities.</li><li>Ability to Identify and assess process safety hazards.</li><li>Ability to speak Arabic would be beneficial but not essential.</li></ul><strong>Other Requirements</strong><br><ul><li>A passion and relentless drive for continuous improvement.</li><li>Strong use of IT systems to analyse data, and produce reports & KPI’s etc.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with experience influencing operating teams and contractors.</li><li>Strong cultural awareness.</li><li>Able to prioritise work in a high activity environment.</li><li>Able to work within a multidisciplinary team.</li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.</li><li>Strong bias for being proactive and getting results.</li><li>Demonstrate planning, organizational and communication skills.</li></ul><br>With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients. <br><br> </div>
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<p>Wood is recruiting for a <strong>TAR Supervisor</strong> to join its Iraq business unit focusing on supporting the TAR Lead with safe and efficient delivery of the TAR program for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Basra, Iraq. This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq.</p><br><br> Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com<br> <b>Diversity Statement </b><br> We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><p><strong>Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.</strong></p><br><p>Wood is recruiting for a <strong>TAR Supervisor </strong>to join its Iraq business unit focusing on supporting the TAR Lead with safe and efficient delivery of the TAR program for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Basra, Iraq.</p><br><p>This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq.</p><br><p><i><strong>#Wood #Iraq #Basra #Engineering</strong></i></p><br><p><strong><u>The role</u></strong></p><br><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced TAR Supervisor to join our Iraq Business Unit.</p><br><p><strong>Our Clients and Projects </strong></p><br><p><strong>Designing the future. Transforming the world. </strong></p><br><p>This project is to focus more resources towards improving maintenance and reliability on the Oil, Gas & Water Systems, required to efficiently support maintenance, turn arounds and engineering organizations with the appropriate qualifications and experience.</p><br><p><strong><u>What we can offer</u></strong></p><br><ul> <li><strong>Meaningful and interesting projects</strong> Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq </li> <li><strong>Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</strong>; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice </li> <li><strong>Competitive salary</strong> with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market </li> <li><strong>Medical Insurance: </strong>Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment. </li> <li><strong>Commitment to continued professional development;</strong> development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests </li> <li><strong>Global connections</strong>: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession </li> <li><strong>Long Service Award: </strong>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 </li></ul><p><strong><u>Job Objectives</u></strong></p><br><p><strong>Scope of Responsibilities</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Support the TAR Lead with safe and efficient delivery of the TAR program.</li> <li>Promote a strong Health, Safety & Environmental culture. Lead by example. Ensure Tool Box Talks are structured, recorded & add value.</li> <li>Embrace a one team culture.</li> <li>Thorough understanding of Turnarounds and Maintenance to provide guidance for field execution of TAR scopes, including all types of fixed equipment. Knowledge of pressure vessel repairs is preferable. </li> <li>Ability to manage concurrent activities safely & effectively and deconflict SIMOPS.</li> <li>Ability to communicate well with other functions, including Maintenance, Inspection, Engineering, Operations, Projects to deliver the plan.</li> <li>Work with Operations to develop culture of best practice process isolation, de-pressuring, closed draining, flushing, purging, spading for consistency of safe equipment shutdown preparation & support efficient de-isolation and re-commissioning.</li> <li>Ensure vendors with required expertise, spares, products, consumables, scaffolding, vehicular and other enabling logistics are at the worksite when required.</li> <li>Manage all aspects of TAR scope from start to finish including mobilisation to and de-mob from worksite. Strictly in accordance with; good oilfield practice, ROO engineering standards, safety and quality processes and procedures.</li> <li>Drive consistency in TAR preparation process using checklists and other tools to track readiness against agreed milestones.</li> <li>Understand Security and Emergency Response rationale and mentor as appropriate.</li> <li>Develop TAR execution schedule with Planner for effective delivery. </li> <li>Working with procurement, ensure management of spares and materials. Prioritise and identify long lead items in advance.</li> <li>Management of contractor performance, monitoring and mentoring.</li> <li>Detailed daily reporting. Clear communication to back to back position through handovers pre / post field breaks.</li> <li>Drive continuous improvements in efficiency and cost reduction of TAR delivery.</li></ul><p><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Lead on-site team of Contractors</li> <li>Site supervision of construction contractors for execution of pre-Tar and TAR activity, to plan</li> <li>Safe execution of site activities</li> <li>Ensure quality in construction execution</li> <li>Input to site execution plan, helping to identify and mitigate any schedule risks</li> <li>Identification of pre-TAR works</li> <li>Interface between contractors, operations, Basra Oil Company (BOC) for site execution</li> <li>Ensure materials availability at the work site in readiness for TAR execution</li> <li>Ensure plant and equipment available and set up in readiness for TAR execution</li> <li>Input to lessons learned</li></ul><p><strong>Work Contacts</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Operations & Maintenance</li> <li>HSE Team</li> <li>Contract Supervision</li> <li>Project Function</li> <li>Engineering</li> <li>Integrity / Inspection teams</li> <li>Planning Team</li> <li>Procurement Coordinator</li></ul><p><strong>Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Strong safety leadership</li> <li>Self-driven, analytical and pragmatic behaviours</li> <li>Strong oral and written communication skills</li> <li>Planned and organised approach</li> <li>Experienced in Turnaround planning and execution</li> <li>Knowledge of pressure vessel repairs and repair codes - preferable</li> <li>Experienced in all aspects of Static Equipment repair and problem resolution. </li> <li>Teamwork orientated</li> <li>Working knowledge of local Labour Legislation and Laws is desirable</li></ul><p><strong>Physical Effort and Work Environment</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Duties performed at site with generally harsh climatic conditions.</li></ul><br>Qualifications:<br><p><strong>What makes you remarkable? </strong></p><br><p>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. </p><br><p><strong>Expected:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>5+ years’ experience in Petrochemical or Oil and Gas maintenance & engineering environment.</li> <li>2+ years’ experience in Turnarounds</li> <li>HNC qualification or higher in relevant technical discipline with strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.</li> <li>Good knowledge of asset management system (CMMS) - preferable</li> <li>Demonstrate a positive attitude and embrace clients’ charter values. </li> <li>Foster good relationships and team working ethic with contractor groups to promote safe working practices and efficiency.</li> <li>Experience of working in an integrated team from diverse locations required.</li> <li>Experience of Safe Systems of Work.</li></ul> </div>
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<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>
<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>