Metering Advisor

Job description / Role

Wood is currently recruiting for a metering advisor to join its Singapore business unit focusing on overseeing and managing all aspects of custody transfer metering systems for a major onshore brownfield project in Basra, Iraq on 5*3 rotation.

This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq, with travel requirement.

Reports to: Integrity, reliability and measurement section head

Responsibilities

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced metering advisor to join our Singapore business unit.

Our clients and projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical insurance: ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Job purpose

To oversee and manage all aspects of custody transfer metering systems in field, primarily involving KROHNE ultrasonic meters, ensuring full compliance with international standards (API, ISO), contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. The advisor will lead metering integrity, calibration, and reconciliation activities and serve as the SME for custody metering and instrumentation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the custody transfer metering system operations using, but not limited to KROHNE ultrasonic meters and associated instrumentation, secondary metering devices of various manufacturers
• Develop, review, and update metering procedures, protocols, and calibration standards in line with API MPMS, ISO, and local regulatory requirements
• Monitor and optimize the performance of primary and secondary metering devices (flow computers, pressure, temperature, densitometers, and RTUs)
• Lead routine calibration, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and performance verification of custody metering systems
• Manage metering data validation, discrepancy resolution, and reconciliation reports with partner companies and export terminals
• Interface with operations, finance, third-party inspectors, and legal for any custody disputes or meter deviations
• Ensure full audit trail, documentation, and regulatory compliance for all metering-related activities
• Support meter proving and verification campaigns, FAT/SAT of metering systems, and acceptance of new units
• Mentor junior metering engineers and ensure knowledge transfer within the team

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

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.

Expected:

• Bachelor's degree in instrumentation, electrical, or control engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 15-20 years of international experience in custody transfer metering, preferably in upstream oil and gas
• Proven hands-on experience with KROHNE ultrasonic flow meters, flow computers, and smart field instrumentation
• In-depth knowledge of API MPMS standards, ISO 5167, and custody metering system architecture
• Expertise in instrumentation calibration, loop checks, signal processing, and diagnostic tools
• Strong experience in metering deviation management, reconciliation, and audit handling
• Familiarity with measurement uncertainty analysis and validation protocols
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities with clear communication skills
• Willing to spend time in the plant(s)

Skills

• Arabic speaking highly preferred, English fluency mandatory
• Experience working in Middle East oil and gas fields
• Certification in API MPMS or similar metering standards
• Familiarity with SCADA, DCS interfaces, and metering data management software
• Strong documentation, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Good computer skills

Systems

Familiarity or experience with the following systems desired: work management system, integrity management system.

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.