Engineering Lead

Job description / Role

Responsibilities

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

Wood is currently looking for an engineering lead to join our team in Basra, Iraq. This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq with travel requirements.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering lead to join our team in Basra, Iraq.

Our clients and projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an international client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by provision of engineering and project management services (including EPC contract management), as well as supply chain, construction and commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices.

Projects include both greenfield and brownfield modification projects and integrating low-carbon solutions to support our client's energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

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
• 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
• Medical insurance: ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group life and personal accident insurance: the company provides life assurance cover
• The employee share plan: gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• 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 objective

Contribute to the delivery of engineering excellence through:

• Definition and approval of technical scopes
• Executing assigned scopes of work
• Providing discipline expertise to the business including technical authority responsibility where assigned
• Contributing to business growth
• Providing high technical expertise
• Technical expert/specialist who develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and services that are carried out by others. Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, equipment and other engineering deliverables. Specialist who is recognized as a technical expert within the department or division of the company. Possesses a thorough knowledge of general principles and theories in a professional field, and contributes significantly to the solution of applied problems.
• Provides professional direction and guidance on complex assignments or projects and guidance to business unit and divisional management. Solves complex non-recurring problems requiring formulating and testing hypotheses based on limited evidence or precedent; exercises seasoned business judgement in developing innovative business solutions.
• Provides consultative direction to other functional areas or groups and across the organization, recognized as an authority in the company.
• Exercises technical authority over groups of professional personnel. In addition to specialization, generally directs highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering deliverables, applications and projects.
• Provides technical reviews for complex projects within area of expertise.
• Includes the most technically competent level of engineer within a discipline who serves as a senior technical specialist responsible for the efficient design and technical execution of the project or service line.
• Involved in providing engineering support to business development group and project teams.

Key accountabilities & responsibilities

Definition and approval of technical scopes

• Establishes scope of work for project or proposal, allocates and directs staff
• Develops and implements procedures, methods and controls to be used

Executing assigned scopes of work

• Develops design solutions according to requirements, to deliver products, equipment, materials, etc. of the highest standard
• Directs scheduling, cost control and technical conformance during design phase of projects
• Coordinates activities with other groups and clients
• Continuous promotion of, and adherence to, the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement
• Participate in or lead incident investigations as required
• Participates in establishing design constraints
• Prepares engineering development proposals and feasibility studies
• May develop new or modified components, products, manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment
• Plans and carries out assigned projects, resolves most of the conflicts, coordinates work with others and interprets policy on own initiative
• Reviews technical feasibility of proposed solutions to engineering problems
• Personally helps solve difficult technical problems
• Anticipates potential problems, solves complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise
• Acts to prevent conditions from getting out of hand or to resolve issues as they see fit and reports immediately
• Leads design reviews
• Tracks and reports on the metrics which indicate their discipline's progress on a project in relation to a plan

Providing discipline expertise

• Exercises considerable credibility, foresight and judgement in conceiving, planning and delivering initiatives
• Uses deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders
• Works with project groups as an expert technical advisor on designs, processes and engineering methods
• Solves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgment in devising practical, economical solutions
• Establishes the need for investigation and research and participates in the development of long range plans and project goals
• Represents discipline on contract / project / service line
• Performs the role of technical authority when appointed to do so
• Proactively supports the introduction of innovation, new ideas and practices to improve overall performance

Contributing to business growth

• Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood
• Represents the company as a thought-leader at conferences and other public events

Managing others

• Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports
• Provides technical guidance and direction to less experienced staff
• Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
• Provides coaching and mentoring for less experienced staff, supports the development and retention of motivated and competent people
• Directs work assignments, scheduling, and reviews of work in progress
• In consultancy business areas, may manage a portfolio of small projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk
• Supervises delivery of subcontracted design engineering
• Provides appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements

Working relationships

Internal

• Develops productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across offices and regions, as well as with functions. Shares resources and work appropriately, based on the good of the company as a whole
• Engages with inter-discipline community and promotes discipline including: networking / knowledge sharing
• Builds cross-functional relationships to gain support
• Frequently called upon for internal and external technical advice

External

• Communicates and co-operates with external stakeholders including: industry bodies, academia, vendors
• Client interface (as appropriate and requested), market intelligence, relevant conferences, and business development
• Has strong relationships with customers and can influence their decisions

Level of influence & decision-making authority

• Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the medium-term technical, operational and financial results of a business group or function and some influence on the longer-term results
• Contributions to successful engineering project outcomes are given significant weight
• Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency
• Receives limited supervision; work is performed under general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency
• May manage a functional area or may be a corporate-wide authority in their field, providing ideas, guidance and advice to others and acting as a role model
• Supports recruitment and people management decisions
• Teaches and coaches problem solving, creative thinking and project planning skills to less experienced staff
• Monitors and controls department expenses, schedules and progress
• Approves and monitors overtime and reports on variance to project budgets

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

• MSc / BSc in chemical engineering
• Membership of a recognised professional institute preferred

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Minimum of 15 years experience in the oil and gas industry
• Typically requires supervisory experience and understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety
• Ability to effectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials etc) and inspire and motivate a team
• Ingenuity and initiative to coordinate problem resolution and to execute the schedule requirements within a team environment
• Effective communication skills with proficiency in technical writing and comprehensive documentation
• Possesses expert knowledge in more than one specialized field and broad knowledge of several related disciplines in the function
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards and specifications, engineering and construction practices
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation
• Excellent technical writing, communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in scope definition
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
• Experience in flare networks, produced water systems, firewater systems, and prior exposure to refinery environments would be a strong advantage
• Possess a good knowledge of the various business units, functions, sectors and services offered within business area, a good understanding of other Wood business offerings and ability to network and connect internal stakeholders

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.