Engineering Lead, Environmental Engineer, Systems Engineer

Overview

Wood is looking for an Engineering Lead to join our team in Basra, Iraq. This is a full‑time onsite position with a travel requirement.

• Meaningful projects delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we reward at the right level
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans
• Global connections with experts around the world shaping the standards of our profession
• Medical insurance providing inpatient and outpatient medical care
• Group life and personal accident insurance covering life assurance and personal accident protection
• Employee share plan allowing purchase of Wood shares with company match
• Long service award recognising commitment and loyalty of our people at milestone service anniversaries

• Definition and approval of technical scopes
• Execute assigned scopes of work
• Provide discipline expertise to the business as a technical authority where assigned
• Contribute to business growth with technical guidance and innovation
• Lead design reviews and manage technical reviews for complex projects within area of expertise

• Establish scope of work for projects or proposals, allocating and directing staff
• Develop and implement procedures, methods and controls to be used within design and execution phases
• Develop design solutions to deliver products, equipment and materials of the highest standard
• Direct scheduling, cost control and technical conformance during the design phase of projects
• Coordinate activities with other groups and clients to promote continuous improvement of discipline procedures
• Participate in incident investigations and design constraint establishment
• Prepare engineering development proposals and feasibility studies for new or modified components and processes
• Lead design reviews, track metrics and report progress relative to plans
• Exercise technical authority over professional personnel and provide technical reviews for complex projects
• Support business development through engagement, relationship building and identification of opportunities for expansion of scope of work
• Manage and supervise tasks delegated to direct reports, providing technical guidance and coaching less experienced staff
• Ensure compliance with HSSE leadership and site safety requirements

• Develop productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across offices and regions
• Engage with inter‑discipline community and promote discipline knowledge sharing
• Build cross‑functional relationships to gain support and frequently provide external technical advice
• Communicate and cooperate with external stakeholders including industry bodies, academia and vendors
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and influence their decisions

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you do not match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply.

• MSc / BSc in Chemical Engineering
• Membership of a recognised professional institute preferred

• Minimum of 15 years experience in the oil and gas industry
• Requires supervisory experience and understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety
• Ability to manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials) and inspire and motivate a team
• Ingenuity and initiative to coordinate problem resolution and execute schedule requirements within a team environment
• Effective communication skills with proficiency in technical writing and comprehensive documentation
• Expert knowledge in more than one specialised field and broad knowledge of several related disciplines within the function
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards, specifications, engineering and construction practices
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation
• Excellent technical writing, communication and presentation…