Operations Shift Engineer

Job description / Role

Wood is recruiting for an Operations Shift Engineer to join its Iraq business unit focusing on overseeing the operations during their shift, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations for a major onshore brownfield project in Basra, Iraq on a 5/2 work schedule.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Wood is recruiting for an Operations Shift Engineer to join its Iraq business unit focusing on overseeing the operations during their shift, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations for a major onshore brownfield project in Basra, Iraq on a 5/2 work schedule.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirements.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Shift Engineer to join our Iraq 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
• Long service award: 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

Job objectives

The Shift Engineer is responsible for overseeing the operations during their shift, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor and control plant operations
• Ensure safety protocols are followed
• Coordinate with maintenance and operations teams
• Report and escalate issues as needed
• Maintain accurate logs and records
• Supervise and monitor plant operations during the shift
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Coordinate with other departments for smooth operations
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues
• Prepare and submit shift reports

Competencies and behaviour required (What strengths are needed?)

The Shift Engineer should possess the following competencies and behaviours:

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance

Decision accountability (What is within the jobholder's accountabilities)

• Making real-time decisions to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Escalating issues to higher management as needed
• Ensuring compliance with operational standards and procedures
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of shift activities

Measured by: (Key performance measurements)

• Operational efficiency and uptime
• Compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Quality and accuracy of shift reports
• Ability to resolve issues promptly and effectively
• Feedback from team members and other departments

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 engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in plant operations or a similar role
• Knowledge of plant safety and regulatory requirements
• Experience with control systems and monitoring equipment
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude

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.