JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a HVAC Engineer to join its Iraq business unit focusing on diagnosing, inspecting, and resolving HVAC faults for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Basra, Iraq on 5/2 work schedule.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Wood is recruiting for a HVAC Engineer to join its Iraq business unit focusing on diagnosing, inspecting, and resolving HVAC faults for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Basra, Iraq on 5/2 work schedule.

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

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HVAC 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 HVAC Engineer is responsible for diagnosing, inspecting, and resolving HVAC faults across the BNGL Operating Unit. The role focuses on sustaining and improving HVAC maintenance, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing solutions. Engineers also provide oversight and reporting using company systems.

Position Specific:

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance (CM & PM)
• Monitor and inspect HVAC systems regularly
• Source spare parts and support installed systems
• Work 7 days/week, 10 hours/day (07:00-17:00)
• Follow a rotational pattern (min. 7/7, max. 28/28)

Competencies and behaviour required (What strengths are needed?)

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work in dynamic and physically challenging environments
• Leadership and team collaboration
• Coaching and mentoring
• Compliance with HSSE standards
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• Proficiency in computer and office software

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

• Accurate diagnostics and maintenance execution
• Timely reporting and escalation of issues
• Coordination with staff for issue resolution
• Compliance with safety and operational standards

Measured by: (Key performance measurements)

• System uptime and fault resolution rate
• Compliance with maintenance schedules
• Quality of reporting and documentation
• Team integration and collaboration
• Customer satisfaction and feedback

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:

• 5+ years in HVAC engineering, preferably in oil & gas
• Accredited engineering qualification in HVAC or related field
• Experience with PLC logic controllers, HMI, and traditional control systems
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and execution
• Experience in sour service/H₂S environments (preferred)

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.