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<p><strong>Accountant (based in South Iraq)</strong></p><p>Reporting to CFO and Country Manager and/or his/her designate, the duties generally include:</p><p>Ø Manage the accounting functions of branch offices in Iraq to ensure the timely preparation and submission of management accounts, ensure compliance to the statutory requirements and filing of tax returns.</p><p>Ø Prepare statistical reports required by management to make timely business decisions.</p><p>Ø Responsible for weekly bank balance reports for management.</p><p>Ø Ensure the proper accountability of inventory and fixed assets.</p><p>Ø Prepare and submit monthly accounts meeting minutes.</p><p>Ø Ensure all revenues are accurately captured for all on-going jobs.</p><p>Ø Responsible for the calculation/verification and payment of salaries and allowances to office and field engineers and mandatory contributions to local authorities.</p><p>Ø Ensure all renewals relating to the business are timely attended to.</p><p>Ø Ensure a high degree of productivity through proper selection, orientation, training and counselling of accounting staff if necessary.</p><p>Ø Identify weakness in the operating system if any and implement internal control measures.</p><p>> Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, bankers, government authorities, clients and suppliers on related matters.</p><p> </p><p>Skills Required:</p><p>Ø Experience: Minimum 5+ years at management level in the oil and gas industry upstream industry, and preferably from services sector.</p><p>Ø Familiar Navision accounting software</p><p>Ø Knowledge of corporate and secretarial functions</p><p>Ø Familiar with North Iraq and South Iraq statutory requirements</p><p>Ø Handle funds management and banking requirements</p><p>Ø Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills</p><p>Ø Commercial and business awareness</p><p>Ø An analytical approach to work with high numeracy and sound technical skills</p><p>Ø Problem-solving skills and initiative</p><p>Ø Negotiation skills and the ability to influence others</p><p> </p><p>Ø Preferred fluency in written Arabic and English</p><p> </p>
<p><h4>Job description</h4>
<p><strong>Security manager - EPCM - onsite</strong></p>
<p><strong>Company:</strong> KBR - Iraq</p>
<p><strong>Discipline:</strong> HSSE</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Basra, Iraq</p>
<p><strong>Hiring manager:</strong> Project director</p>
<p><strong>Location split:</strong> Onsite - 28/28 rotation</p>
<h4>About company</h4>
<p>Belong, connect, grow, with KBR! The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.</p>
<p>KBR sustainable technology solutions 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 and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.</p>
<h4>Job purpose</h4>
<p>Responsible for personnel involved in the organization’s physical security function, which includes monitoring systems related to the flow of personnel and vehicular traffic, personnel/visitor security clearances, loss prevention and detection services management, and security inspections. Under broad supervision, applies specialist knowledge or skills to solve complicated and unique challenges, or directs the daily activities of a business, technical, or functional support team. Establishes priority for completing prescribed tasks. Uses judgment to interpret internal and external concerns and create best practices. May direct resources, prioritize work, and guide less experienced team members. Relies on experience, interpersonal skills, and a thorough knowledge of the industry to complete tasks in accordance with policies, processes, and corporate strategy.</p>
<h4>Responsibilities</h4>
<ul>
<li>Principal advisor to the program director (projects) / project director on all security related matters and information.</li>
<li>Development of the overall security strategy to mitigate security risks.</li>
<li>Lead the project crisis management team.</li>
<li>Creating emergency response plans.</li>
<li>Develop, implement, and test emergency evacuation procedures.</li>
<li>Maintain personnel on board, ISOS evacuation manifest lists, and Iraq plans database.</li>
<li>Create reports for management of country specific security status.</li>
<li>Manage all aspects of contracted private security companies in line with contracted services.</li>
<li>Implement security compliance of sub-contractors.</li>
<li>Conduct security audits.</li>
<li>Security coordination of daily movements for contracted private security companies and fleet of soft skin vehicles.</li>
<li>Monitor sub-contractor IVMS system, reporting biweekly data output.</li>
<li>Maintain sub-contractor annual security training program.</li>
<li>Security consultant and focal point of contact for all other KBR projects within Iraq.</li>
<li>Provide and maintain security / hotel risk assessments.</li>
<li>Liaise with other KBR projects point of contact based at and outside Rumaila oil field on security-related matters.</li>
<li>Ensure regular security toolbox talks are conducted.</li>
<li>Maintain a professional, courteous and strong relationship with client security management.</li>
<li>Provide input to KBR security management documentation and plans.</li>
<li>Undertake interdepartmental liaison to ensure effective communication between staff on matters of EPCM security standards.</li>
<li>Assist with assurance audits of EPCM security projects both on Rumaila oilfield and outside to ensure that EPCM security standards are implemented and maintained.</li>
<li>Assist with any other tasks, as required by the regional EMEA security manager.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Experience</h4>
<ul>
<li>Proven ability with international projects working in high-risk environments and contexts and operating in unsecured environments.</li>
<li>High level of experience, ready to learn developing security related technical tools, guidelines and systems as well as able to work under minimal supervision.</li>
<li>Understanding of principles and code of conduct associated with a specific sector and/or sub-sector of work.</li>
<li>Effective and clear communicator, ability to collaborate across teams and geographies and initiates and skilled in interdisciplinary problem solving.</li>
<li>Ability to gain a precise understanding of the various local, regional, country, and international policies, operational positions, and interactions, providing clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur.</li>
<li>Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis, and strategic planning and project management skills.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage and work under stressful conditions.</li>
<li>Understanding of the local political, contextual, and ethical issues.</li>
<li>Previous experience interacting with local government agencies, and other foreign agencies to implement security strategies and procedures relating to security and safety matters.</li>
<li>Oil and gas experience preferred.</li>
<li>Full clean driving license.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Technical skills / knowledge</h4>
<ul>
<li>Operational management</li>
<li>Risk management and risk assessments</li>
<li>The ability to communicate effectively at all levels and be able to verbally brief and articulate.</li>
<li>Meticulous organizational and time-keeping skills.</li>
<li>Ability to function effectively with limited supervision and in high pressure situations.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a high pressure and demanding environment.</li>
<li>Ability to work cohesively and communicate successfully in multi-cultural teams whilst being aware of and sensitive to cultural differences.</li>
<li>Computer literacy.</li>
<li>English first language.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and related software.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Qualifications / certifications requirements</h4>
<p><strong>Essential</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Undergraduate degree with ten years of security experience in corporate security, law enforcement or military.</li>
<li>Degree may be substituted with 13+ years of security, military or law enforcement experience, 3+ of which should be in management.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Desirable</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Military veteran preferred – ex military warrant officer or senior non-commissioned officer.</li>
</ul></p><p></p>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Provide first-line technical support for communications equipment across Control Risks Iraq operations. Conduct fault finding, testing and basic diagnostics on Motorola handheld radios, Motorola vehicle-mounted radios, HF systems, UHF/VHF systems, TETRA radios, satellite phones, antennas, chargers, batteries and related accessories. Assist with the installation, removal, inspection and testing of vehicle-mounted communications systems, including Motorola radios, HF/UHF equipment, antennas, speakers, microphones, power cables and mounting kits. Support the installation, testing and troubleshooting of IVMS and vehicle tracking systems. Conduct daily, weekly and monthly checks on communications equipment to confirm serviceability, battery condition, signal performance and operational readiness. Maintain accurate electronic communications equipment records, including issue, return, inspection, fault reports, serial numbers and serviceability status. Support project teams with communications-related issues, including radio checks, tracking device checks, signal issues and vehicle system faults. Assist in programming, checking and preparing radios and communication equipment for project deployment, where authorised. Ensure all communications and tracking equipment is correctly labelled, stored, charged, tested and ready for operational use. Support the management of sensitive communications equipment in line with company procedures and local GoI/MoI requirements. Liaise with suppliers, internal departments and project teams regarding communications equipment, repairs, installations and technical support. Deputise for the Communications Manager when required, within agreed authority and capability. Conduct any reasonable communications or technical equipment task requested by the Equipment management team. Assist with project logistics support. To include Preparation of mobilisation and de- mobilisation of projects Maintain accurate Logistics accounts across all commodity types. Maintain accurate Logistics accounts across all commodity types Maintenance and delivery of equipment and materials, minimum stock levels, perform daily/weekly/monthly checks.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Good inter-personal skills and ability to liaise effectively with Iraqi agencies and suppliers. Good English language, spoken and written. IT literate, word, Excel. Use of computer-based accounting systems. Familiar with IVMS, tracking and Communication systems fitted to vehicles. Familiar with vehicle electrical systems and comms integration. Experience with software-based accounting systems. Knowledge of Iraq Cultural norms & business Etiquette. Must maintain a neat and tidy appearance and be always presented well. IT literate, word, Excel. Use of computer-based accounting systems. Familiar with IVMS, tracking and Communication systems fitted to vehicles Good English language, spoken and written.</p><p></p></section>
<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>Rutledge group started out in 1981 provides quality safety services to the oil & 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> </p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>• 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>• 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>• Continuously monitor all the H2S equipment, the gas detection system and H2S alarm control panel on the site</p><p>• Maintain, Service and Testing of all in-house and client equipment to ensure they are in ready-to-go state.</p><p>• Trouble shoot, repair, test, and commission the full range of safety equipment in the field.</p><p>• Monitor and record H2S gas concentration on various activities such as Well Test Operations, Sour gas flaring, Coring, DST, TCP operations.</p><p>• Gas sampling such as H2S, LEL, CO2, SO2 and other gases if and as required.</p><p>• Conduct On site H2S Safety Induction, trainings, conduct emergency safety drills and ensure personnel proficiency in usage of the Breathing Equipment.</p><p>• Prepare site specific H2S induction training if required by Client.</p><p>• Participate safety meetings and toolbox talks.</p><p>• Participate in STOP card & NUHS programme</p><p>• Prepare Contingency Plans, Emergency Response Plan, Equipment maintenance report on equipment and internal audits.</p><p>• Discuss the observations and areas of improvements with onsite HSE and Company’s representatives.</p><p>• Conduct regular Simulated Drills (i.e.H2S Drills, Man Down Drill, Muster Drill as per Company’s guidelines and schedules.</p><p>• 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>• 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>• Assist in confined space entry & gas testing.</p><p>• Prepare and submit the Customer Satisfaction Quality Questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>· Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Engineering (Petroleum/Oil/Gas), Geology/Geophysics or equivalent.</p><p>· Preferable with 2-5 years working experience in the oil & gas industry or petrochemical facilities.</p><p>· Previous work experience as an offshore rig personnel such as electrical, drilling, mudlogging or safety is a definite advantage.</p><p>· Candidates without prior experience but have worked in drilling well sites or petrochemical facilities are welcome to apply.</p><p>· Able to stay at Client’s well sites for an extended duration.</p><p>· A positive attitude with good problem-solving skills, creativity, displaying initiative and willing to work in a multi-cultural environment.</p><p>· Capable of representing Company before Clients and for business development.</p><p>· Bilingual in English and Arabic.</p>