JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Site Engineer (E&I) - Expression of Interest - Short Term to join its Singapore Business Unit focusing on supervising and supporting the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems at site.
This role is a full-time office-based role 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 recruiting for a Site Engineer (E&I) - Expression of Interest - Short Term to join its Singapore Business Unit focusing on supervising and supporting the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems at site.
This role is a full-time office-based role 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

Wood is recruiting for a Site Engineer (E&I) - Expression of Interest - Short Term to join its Singapore Business Unit focusing on supervising and supporting the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems at site.
This role is a full-time office-based role 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

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

Role:

The Site Engineer (E&I) is responsible for supervising and supporting the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems at site. The role ensures construction works are carried out safely, according to engineering drawings, project specifications, and industry standards, while coordinating daily progress with contractors and other disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise installation of electrical equipment: LV/MV switchgear, transformers, motors, MCCs, UPS systems, lighting, and grounding.
• Oversee cable pulling, glanding, termination, tray installation, junction boxes, and electrical panels.
• Supervise instrumentation works: transmitters, analyzers, detectors, control valves, panels, and instrument tubing.
• Review and interpret design documents: SLDs, loop drawings, cable schedules, hook up drawings.
• Support testing activities including:
• Continuity, megger, and hipot tests
• Loop checks (cold & hot)
• Functional tests for instruments and equipment
• Calibration of field instruments
• Assist commissioning teams in system energization, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct inspections with QA/QC as per ITPs and project standards.
• Verify installation against drawings and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, API, ISA, NEC/NFPA standards.
• Maintain redline/as built drawings, test reports, and inspection records.
• Coordinate daily activities with supervisors, subcontractors, and other disciplines (mechanical, piping, civil).
• Verify availability of materials, manpower, and tools for daily work execution.
• Support material tracking for cables, consumables, instruments, and electrical fittings.
• Ensure safe practices in electrical and instrumentation works, including LOTO, PTW, and hazardous area compliance.
• Enforce safety during energization, working at heights, confined spaces, and lifting.
• Conduct toolbox talks and risk assessments with work teams.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports: manpower, materials, completed work, and technical issues.
• Identify work delays, constraints, and propose solutions.
• Assist planners in updating schedules and work sequences.

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 electrical engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field.
• Diploma candidates with strong E&I field experience may be considered.

Professional Experience

• 8-10+ years' experience in E&I construction on oil & gas or industrial EPC projects.
• Hands-on experience in electrical installation, instrumentation hook-ups, and testing.
• Middle East or Iraq project experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hazardous area equipment (ATEX, Ex-proof).

Strong understanding of:

• SLDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams
• Cable schedules, block diagrams, hookup drawings
• MV/LV systems, PLC/SCADA/DCS interfaces
• Instrument calibration and troubleshooting
• Familiar with standards: IEC, NEC/NFPA 70, ISA, API.
• Proficient in MS Office and PDF markup tools.

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.