JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a Lead Commissioning Engineer - Expression of Interest - 6 months to join its Singapore business unit, focusing on planning, coordinating, and executing all commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process systems on a major oil & gas project in Basra, Iraq.
This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq, with travel requirement.
Note: This role is for a short-term basis for a period of 6 months with a potential of extension

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Wood is currently recruiting for a Lead Commissioning Engineer - Expression of Interest - 6 months to join its Singapore business unit, focusing on planning, coordinating, and executing all commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process systems on a major oil & gas project in Basra, Iraq.
This is a full-time onsite position in Basra, Iraq, with travel requirement.
Note: This role is for a short-term basis for a period of 6 months with a potential of extension

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Commissioning Engineer 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

The Lead Commissioning Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process systems on a major oil & gas project in Iraq. The role ensures safe delivery of systems from construction completion through mechanical completion (MC), pre‑commissioning (Pre‑Comm), commissioning (Comm), and handover to Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and execute commissioning activities across assigned systems (MEP, process, utilities, E&I).
• Develop commissioning execution plans, commissioning procedures, and system checklists.
• Manage system walkdowns for MC, Pre‑Comm, and Commissioning stages.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, QA/QC, vendors, and operations to ensure system readiness.
• Ensure all commissioning works comply with company and Iraq regulatory safety standards.
• Drive safe start‑up practices, including PTW, LOTO, SIMOPS, and hazardous energy isolation.
• Conduct risk assessments, HAZOP/HAZID reviews, and ensure team participation.
• Review engineering deliverables: P&IDs, SLDs, Cause & Effect, Loop drawings, MCC/ICSS logic.
• Ensure development of Commissioning dossiers (MC packages, Pre‑Comm, Comm check sheets).
• Oversee system turnover using system completions software (e.g., ICAPS, WinPCS, Omega, PIMS).
• Prepare commissioning reports and system handover documents to Operations.
• Lead troubleshooting during system energization, loop testing, leak testing, flushing, and functional checks.
• Supervise vendor and OEM specialists for major equipment commissioning.
• Validate punch lists, review TQs, support site modifications, and verify as‑built accuracy.
• Ensure system performance testing (SAT/FAT, performance runs, start‑up checks).
• Coordinate closely with Construction Teams to ensure readiness for commissioning.
• Chair daily/weekly commissioning coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Liaise with Client, PMC, EPC contractors, and Operations representatives.

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 Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Process Engineering.

Professional Experience

• 10-18+ years' experience in commissioning within oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical projects.
• Minimum 5+ years leading commissioning on major EPC/PMC projects.
• Strong expertise in mechanical completion, E&I commissioning, ICSS/DCS testing, and process systems.
• Middle East or Iraq commissioning experience preferred.
• Strong background in brownfield tie-ins and SIMOPS.

ABOUT US

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. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.