Technical Analysts Jobs - Kirkuk Iraq
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Confidential
Iraq - Kirkuk
<p>Managing the office side of project execution on a day-to-day basis: ensuring sites have the materials, machinery, and approvals they need before they are required, and converting drawings, specifications, and bill of quantities into actionable, approved information; measuring what has been completed, documenting, certifying, and uploading it in the interim statements so the company receives its full dues on time. This role is the liaison between sites, suppliers, and the client consultant, and conveys this liaison in English.</p><p><strong> Tasks and responsibilities </strong></p><p><strong>First: Office logistics and procurement support</strong></p><p>▪ Consolidate material requests from all sites into a single organized purchase plan, in sequence of the project schedule, rather than processing each request separately.</p><p>▪ Prepare technical RFIs and RFQs, and obtain at least three quotes for each material or service of significant value.</p><p>▪ Prepare technical and financial comparison tables, verify each quote against specifications, and raise recommendations to management for award.</p><p>▪ Prepare internal purchase requests, follow up on issued purchase orders, fix delivery dates, and expedite any supplier that is delayed.</p><p>▪ Maintain a material tracking log — what was requested, in transit, delivered, and still pending — and circulate weekly.</p><p>▪ Identify long lead-time materials at the start of each project, and notify management in writing of any material threatening its planned delivery schedule.</p><p>▪ Coordinate transport, hire machinery, and equipment movement between sites, and secure related permits.</p><p>▪ Maintain a log of machinery and equipment: location, operating hours, fuel consumption, maintenance dates, and certificate validity.</p><p>▪ Control minimum stock levels of consumables and monitor their distribution to sites against signed requests.</p><p><strong>Second: Delegation of works from the technical office</strong></p><p>▪ Review drawings, specifications, and BOQs before work starts, raise RFI on any conflict to be resolved at the office, not on site.</p><p>▪ Prepare as-built (Shop Drawings) and As-Built drawings, reinforcement schedules, and cutting lists.</p><p>▪ Prepare and submit material submittals with their technical data, and maintain a log of their status and dates.</p><p>▪ Issue the latest approved edition of each drawing to site, and withdraw obsolete editions from circulation.</p><p>▪ Compile quantities from drawings and compare with the BOQ; define additional works before execution, not after.</p><p>▪ Prepare method statements, ITPs, and material approval requests.</p><p>▪ Review daily and weekly site reports, update progress against the schedule, and raise variances with reasons.</p><p><strong>Third: Measurement, interim payments, and cost control</strong></p><p>▪ Prepare interim monthly progress certificates: measurement sheets, quantities, supporting documents, and a pictorial record, submitted on the contractual date.</p><p>▪ Verify subcontractor interim payments against actual billed works, and certify only what is proven.</p><p>▪ Prepare change orders and extension requests with supporting documents and cost analysis.</p><p>▪ Maintain a comparison of actual cost vs budget for each item in the BOM and escalate any overruns when they occur, not at project close.</p><p>▪ Reconcile material consumption with theoretical quantities from drawings and report waste or loss.</p><p><strong>Fourth: Subcontractors and suppliers</strong></p><p>▪ Prepare scopes of work for subcontractors and RFQ packages, and compare bids on a comparable basis.</p><p>▪ Maintain approved suppliers and subcontractors lists, with contact details, prices, and past performance records.</p><p>▪ Monitor validity of subcontractor insurance and bonds, registrations, and work permits, and provide warnings before expiry.</p><p><strong>Fifth: Planning and reporting</strong></p><p>▪ Maintain baseline schedule and update actual progress on agreed dates (MS Project or Primavera P6).</p><p>▪ Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including the cumulative progress curve (S-Curve), labor and equipment curves, and pictorial log.</p><p>▪ Maintain a log of action items arising from client, consultant, and internal meetings, and follow through to closure.</p><p>▪ Contribute to preparing tender timelines, method of execution, and resource schedules accompanying bids.</p><p><strong>Sixth: Documentation and correspondences in English</strong></p><p>▪ Draft technical correspondences, RFIs, approvals, transmittals, and progress reports in English with sound technical terminology.</p><p>▪ Attend meetings with clients and consultants, present the technical position, and prepare meeting minutes.</p><p>▪ Control project documentation: numbering, transmittal log, drawing register, and archiving all outgoing and incoming items in an organized manner.</p><p>▪ Note: Company clients are international entities and organizations, and their contracts, specifications, and correspondences are in English only; thus English writing proficiency is a mandatory requirement for this role, not an added bonus.</p><p><strong> Qualifications and experience </strong></p><p>▪ Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (preferred), or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, from a recognized university.</p><p>▪ Valid membership in the Engineers Syndicate or equivalent in the work country.</p><p>▪ Four (4) years of experience or more with a contracting company in the technical office or in project execution; design office experience alone is not a substitute.</p><p>▪ Proficiency in English speaking and writing — mandatory. Arabic is the daily language for site coordination.</p><p>▪ Proficiency in AutoCAD, advanced Excel, Word, and MS Project or Primavera P6; familiarity with Revit and BIM systems is a plus.</p><p>▪ Ability to quantify accurately and read civil, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications.</p><p>▪ Practical knowledge of FIDIC contracts and the structure of BOQs and certifying interim payments is a plus.</p><p>▪ Valid driving license and willingness to travel to sites.</p><p><strong> Personal skills and competencies </strong></p><p>▪ Numerical accuracy — this role deals with quantities that translate into money, and any miscalculation will cost later.</p><p>▪ Organizational ability to manage multiple projects concurrently without neglecting any.</p><p>▪ Proactive rather than reactive: procurement and submission ahead of need, not after work stops due to shortage.</p><p>▪ Clear and proper English writing, enabling communication with the consultant without rephrasing the letter.</p><p>▪ Discretion in dealing with prices, costs, profit margins, and supplier terms.</p><p>▪ Ability to stand firm on a technical position under client or consultant pressure, and escalate to management instead of yielding.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
ArdAlhemma
Iraq - Kirkuk
<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>As a CNC Department Manager, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all CNC machining operations within the IML mold manufacturing facility. The role ensures that mold components are manufactured according to engineering drawings, specifications, and required tolerances while maintaining the highest standards of precision and quality.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>-Manage the CNC department and directly supervise CNC programmers, operators, and technicians</p></li><li><p>-Assign tasks and distribute workloads according to production priorities, employee capabilities, and project requirements</p></li><li><p>-Prepare daily and weekly CNC machine schedules based on mold production priorities and delivery deadlines</p></li><li><p>-Monitor departmental performance and ensure production targets are achieved</p></li><li><p>-Review engineering drawings, 3D models, technical specifications, and mold component requirements before machining begins</p></li><li><p>-Review and approve CNC programs and toolpaths and ensure appropriate machining strategies are selected</p></li><li><p>-Supervise roughing, semi-finishing, finishing, drilling, and other required machining operations</p></li><li><p>-Determine appropriate cutting tools, cutting speeds, feeds, machining parameters, and workholding/fixture methods</p></li><li><p>-Ensure proper machining strategies are applied to achieve required dimensional accuracy, tolerances, and surface finishes</p></li><li><p>-Oversee the machining of critical IML mold components, particularly cores, cavities, inserts, and high-precision components</p></li><li><p>-Ensure CNC programs and machining processes minimize the risk of machine collisions, programming errors, and component damage</p></li><li><p>-Monitor the progress of each mold and compare actual machining hours against planned hours</p></li><li><p>-Identify and address causes of delays, inefficiencies, and production bottlenecks</p></li><li><p>-Supervise in-process and final inspection of machined components</p></li><li><p>-Ensure components meet engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, and quality requirements before moving to the next manufacturing stage</p></li><li><p>-Reduce machining errors, rework, scrap, and production losses</p></li><li><p>-Work closely with the Quality Department to resolve dimensional and machining-related issues</p></li><li><p>-Coordinate closely with Design, CAD/CAM, EDM/Wire EDM, Grinding, Mold Assembly, Quality, and Production teams</p></li><li><p>-Ensure smooth transfer of technical information and components between manufacturing stages</p></li><li><p>-Support troubleshooting of manufacturing issues and provide technical recommendations to relevant departments</p></li><li><p>-Monitor cutting tool condition, consumption, availability, and replacement requirements</p></li><li><p>-Establish and maintain an effective Tool Life Management system</p></li><li><p>-Monitor tooling inventory and coordinate procurement requirements where necessary</p></li><li><p>-Ensure CNC machines are maintained in proper operating condition</p></li><li><p>-Coordinate with the Maintenance Department regarding machine breakdowns and technical issues</p></li><li><p>-Support preventive maintenance planning to minimize machine downtime</p></li><li><p>-Analyze machine downtime and utilization and identify opportunities to improve machine capacity and efficiency</p></li><li><p>-Develop and implement machining strategies to reduce machining time while maintaining required quality and precision</p></li><li><p>-Identify opportunities to improve CNC productivity, machine utilization, and workflow efficiency</p></li><li><p>-Analyze machining errors and recurring technical problems and implement corrective actions</p></li><li><p>-Evaluate new CNC technologies, machines, tooling, and machining methods and provide technical recommendations to management</p></li><li><p>-Train, coach, and develop CNC programmers, operators, and technicians</p></li><li><p>-Evaluate team performance and identify technical skill gaps and training requirements</p></li><li><p>-Promote a culture of accountability, quality, precision, and continuous improvement</p></li><li><p>-Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and machine operating requirements</p></li><li><p>-Maintain proper housekeeping and implementation of 5S principles within the CNC department</p></li><li><p>-Present technical and operational recommendations to senior management when required</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>-Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or any related field</p></li><li><p>-Strong practical experience in CNC machining and plastic injection mold manufacturing</p></li><li><p>-Direct experience in high-precision IML mold manufacturing is highly preferred</p></li><li><p>-Strong experience with 3-axis CNC machining</p></li><li><p>-experience with 5-axis machining is an advantage</p></li><li><p>-Strong knowledge of CAD/CAM software used in mold manufacturing</p></li><li><p>-Proven experience supervising CNC programmers, operators, and technicians</p></li><li><p>-Understanding of mold steels and other materials commonly used in injection mold manufacturing</p></li><li><p>-Ability to calculate and optimize cutting parameters, feeds, speeds, and machining conditions</p></li><li><p>-Knowledge of tool life management and machining optimization</p></li><li><p>-Strong understanding of the relationship between CNC, EDM, Wire EDM, Grinding, and Mold Assembly processes</p></li></ul>